Should Im adopt this cat Options

[Mia01]

Looking for good advice. I have an opportunity to give a gorgeous little (yes she is tiny) 10 year old tortie cat a home. I have two dogs and two cats. The cats are 1 x 12 year old rag doll. Adopted at 9 years old. One ginger tom 11 years old I've had all his life. I'm very involved with rescue work but this one isn't so simple. She has lived all her life in various rescue centres and has never known the outdoor world. She is so loving and sweet my heart is going out to her. She has had FHV and or FCV. My two cats are currently vaccinated. However with the cats I'm not so reliable with vaccinations as I am with the dogs. I don't wish to debate this part though.

I've tried reading through the info online. Could anyone give me clear cut advice as to whether the danger to my cats would be too great to take on this one. Stress being one of the issues too. Perhaps this would be a reason not to bring her into a new enviroment. I'm pretty sure she'd love it though...

All thoughts and advice greatfully received... Mia

[Herbert]

I sure hope the experts here give the little furball the thumbs up to find a loving home where you are.

Let us know what you decide, won't you?

Don't keep us in suspenders wondering what's happened.

[fleabag]

Do you have a regular vet you can discuss this with ..cos we can only offer our own experience .
Your vet could test for antibodies in your current cats to see if they have already been exposed . Then decide if you can slowly introduce them to reduce any possible stress.
Your vet will advise re a need for vaccinations and the potential problems both to your current cats and the newby.

[ChocolateDots]

You can add supplements such as l-lysine to her meals daily, this helps with the outbreaks.
How many times has she shown symptoms? Or is it just something she's had at some point in time?

Intro's between older adults can be stressful and take a very long time. I'd chat with the vet and see what they think.

[Mia01]

Thanks... I will. If its right for all I'll give her family life...

I was at the vet the other day with another baby and forgot to ask. Won't be back for two weeks. I'm interested what other cat owners think and know from experience. All replies are appreciated...

From what I understand she hasn't had an outbreak for a long time. There is quite a bit of comings and goings with dogs and cats at my place, so I know that won't be an issue. I'll definately add supplements she needs if she comes to stay permanently. thanks...

[Mia01]

Thank you all for your thoughts and advice. So far the decision needs to be to leave her where she is. My main concerns include the stress on her and whilst I can keep my cats vaccinated and safe I can't guarantee the neighbourhood cats. Two of them like to visit regularly. She is safe and happy where she is and even though I would love to give her a new kind of life I have to remember what is best for all...