958 Three Viruses (1/2)

The orange tabby's mouth and tongue were in a lot of pain. The large ulcer made it such that it could only leave its mouth open to use the cool air to reduce the burning pain on its tongue and in its mouth. It was continuously salivating.

It was twisting its body around in Zhang Zian's hands, struggling to get free and revealing its tiger teeth in a threatening manner. Zhang Zian was prepared. How could he let it escape from his hands?

”What is it? It isn't some big illness, right?” Wen Li asked worriedly. Even if Zhang Zian was a professional, she felt that he would hurt it by pressing too hard.

Zhang Zian put it down, his expression serious, and said, ”The situation is not good. This cat needs to be quarantined and quickly sent to the veterinarian, otherwise it could spread it to the other stray cats.”

”Ah? Ah?” Wen Li did not think that the situation was so serious and was so shocked that she did not know what to say.

On the other hand, she hoped in her heart that Zhang Zian's judgment was wrong. Even though he was a professional in the pet world, he was still not a veterinarian.

”It… What illness does it have? Is it not the normal flu?” she asked, still having a bit of hope.

Zhang Zian shook his head. ”I can't determine what kind of sickness it is exactly. It needs to be sent to a veterinarian to be checked out, but I think it could be one of these three things: cat calicivirus, cat herpesvirus, or cat HIV.”

When he said the first two names it was still all right, but upon hearing the scary last one, Wen Li was so shocked that her face lost color. She was not able to help; she backed away with two small steps.

AIDS was something that would make people's whole expression change, and hearing about it was as scary as hearing that it was rabies. No wonder Wen Li was scared.

Zhang Zian could guess what was going on in her mind and comforted her, ”Don't be scared. Cat HIV is different from human HIV. It won't be spread to humans or dogs. Furthermore, it is just one of the three options, so it might not be that.”

Cat HIV was usually spread through cats biting each other, and the group that was high risk was adult, male stray cats. The orange tabby met the requirements.

No matter which of the viruses it was infected with, it could not be judged on the spot. It had to be tested before it could be diagnosed, and it had to immediately be isolated from the other cats.

”Then… then will it die?” Wen Li calmed down a bit, then worriedly asked the question she was most concerned about.

”The situation is not that serious. These three kinds of viruses are not fatal viruses. Even if it is a fatal cat HIV, in recent years there have been some new medicines that have been discovered. The medical facilities in the capital are definitely very good. As long as you do your best to treat it, it could greatly increase its lifespan,” he answered truthfully.

”I understand.” Wen Li looked like she was very determined. Her gaze became very certain. ”Forbidden City employees have a Cat Lovers Fund that we donate to. We will definitely give it the best medicine and we won't give up on it!”

Zhang Zian nodded his head in encouragement. He did not say any more because it was more suitable for a veterinarian to speak on the subject. They knew more about how to tell people when it was time to let go. Euthanasia was a kindness to cats who suffered terribly from illness.

”I have a metal cage in my office. I'll bring it over right now, then I'll see if I can get leave from work. If it is not possible, I'll bring it to a veterinarian office after work… It seems like I can't go see Dog Warrior anymore,” she said.

”Here, I still have many extra gloves. After you touch it, if you do not disinfect your hands, it's best not to touch other cats.” Zhang Zian handed her a pair of gloves.

She took them with gratefulness, not thinking that the gloves were given out for free by the breakfast stall.

”I'm sorry. I was planning on bringing you to walk around a bit more, but it seems like I don't have time anymore…” she said apologetically. ”How about this––if you stay a few more days in the capital, I'll wait for the next time you come to the Forbidden City again to pay back the debt I owe you.”