At just two weeks old, Bristol tested positive for FIV. But BEFORE YOU SCROLL PAST —this is very likely a false positive.
FIV antibody tests, such as the commonly used ELISA test, detect antibodies to the virus—not the virus itself. This means that kittens may test positive early in life due to maternal antibodies passed through nursing, even if they are not actually infected.
Studies and veterinary experience show that the vast majority of kittens who test FIV-positive early in life are not truly infected. Early positive results often reflect the presence of maternal antibodies rather than the virus itself. These maternal antibodies typically disappear by the time the kitten is 4 to 6 months old. At that point, most kittens who initially tested FIV-positive will test negative upon retesting.
We’ll retest Bristol when she is older, but we want to be transparent with potential adopters while also making sure she doesn’t miss his chance at forever homes just because of an early, uncertain test.
Bristol is -
Healthy, active, and social
Will be fully vetted when age-appropriate
Available individually or in pairs (she has 4 siblings)
More info on FIV in kittens: kittenlady.org/fiv
If you’re open to loving Bristol or Bristol and one of her sweet siblings —whether they stay FIV-positive or not-they’ll more than return the favor with love, snuggles, and endless entertainment.
If you would like to set up a meet and greet with Bristol and/or one of her littermates , please fill out our no obligation adoption questionnaire here bit.ly/starlightadopt and our adoption counselor will be in touch.
At just two weeks old, Bristol tested positive for FIV. But BEFORE YOU SCROLL PAST —this is very likely a false positive.
FIV antibody tests, such as the commonly used ELISA test, detect antibodies to the virus—not the virus itself. This means that kittens may test positive early in life due to maternal antibodies passed through nursing, even if they are not actually infected.
Studies and veterinary experience show that the vast majority of kittens who test FIV-positive early in life are not truly infected. Early positive results often reflect the presence of maternal antibodies rather than the virus itself. These maternal antibodies typically disappear by the time the kitten is 4 to 6 months old. At that point, most kittens who initially tested FIV-positive will test negative upon retesting.
We’ll retest Bristol when she is older, but we want to be transparent with potential adopters while also making sure she doesn’t miss his chance at forever homes just because of an early, uncertain test.
Bristol is -
Healthy, active, and social
Will be fully vetted when age-appropriate
Available individually or in pairs (she has 4 siblings)
More info on FIV in kittens: kittenlady.org/fiv
If you’re open to loving Bristol or Bristol and one of her sweet siblings —whether they stay FIV-positive or not-they’ll more than return the favor with love, snuggles, and endless entertainment.
If you would like to set up a meet and greet with Bristol and/or one of her littermates , please fill out our no obligation adoption questionnaire here bit.ly/starlightadopt and our adoption counselor will be in touch.
