Would it be safe to adopt a Sphynx if second cat has FIV?
Hello! For the past couple years, my husband and I have owned two very sweet, gentle cats with FIV (adopted separately, both had FIV at the time of adoption). One of them was 15, and we unfortunately had to say goodbye to him recently.
Our other cat is much younger (almost 3). He is incredibly sweet, loves to play, but is very respectful of boundaries. We can tell, though, that he misses having a brother.
I’ve heard many resources state that it’s perfectly safe to adopt a new cat without FIV, so long as the cat with FIV doesn’t present any threats of deep biting. Would this also apply to a cat without fur, or would they be more vulnerable?
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts with me.
Posted Dec 3, 2025, 1:56 AM UTC
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