FIV (article, click to read)
FIV Quick Facts
The Feline Immuno-deficiency Virus is a slow virus that affects a cat's
immune system over a period of years.
FIV is a cat-only disease and cannot be spread to humans or other
non-felines.
FIV cats most often live long, healthy, and relatively normal lives
with no symptoms at all.
FIV is not easily passed between cats. It cannot be spread casually -
like in litter boxes, water and food bowls, or when snuggling and playing.
It is rarely spread from a mother to her kittens.
The virus can be spread through blood transfusions, badly infected gums,
or serious, penetrating bite wounds. (Bite wounds of this kind are
extremely rare, except in free-roaming, unneutered tomcats.)
A neutered cat, in a home, is extremely unlikely to infect other cats,
if properly introduced
Many vets are not educated about FIV since the virus was only discovered
15 years ago.
FIV-positive cats should be kept as healthy as possible. Keep them indoors
and free from stress, feed them a high-quality diet, keep and treat any secondary
problems as soon as they arise.
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