Feline aids, the common name for feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), is a widespread viral infection that attacks the immune system of cats.
The feline aids virus (FIV) caused by the same family of viruses that trigger AIDS in humans, has much the same effect. FIV overwhelms a feline's immune system so it is unable to combat other diseases and infections. Felines with the feline aids virus eventually succumb to secondary illnesses. Feline aids (FIV) is transmitted from cat to cat by blood and saliva. Male felines that live outdoors are at higher risk through biting. Mother's milk may be infected with FIV, affecting kittens, but it is not transmitted to humans nor is it usually transmitted among household cats through normal contact. FIV (feline aids) has three stages of infection: 1) The virus causes infections, fever and swollen lymph nodes. 2) The virus is in effect dormant and many felines appear "healthy." This "sub-clinical" phase could last for months, even years. 3) The cat suffers from the infections and diseases that are often fatal within a year - called "chronic infection" stage. Feline aids (FIV) diagnosis. Treatment for felines with FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus).Feline aids is diagnosed by an ELISA OR IFA blood test, designed to see if antibodies to FIV have developed. If antibodies are present, the virus is present. Diseases and infections, such as: anemia, gum and mouth infections, cancer and skin disorders are seen in infected felines. Severe neurological problems: seizures, dementia and behavioral changes such as incontinence also may develop. Feline aids (FIV) has no proven treatment. If immunodeficiency and secondary infections have developed, your veterinarian will choose treatments such as: antibiotics for bacterial infections, nutritional support, fluid therapy for dehydrated felines and parasite control, to combat them. There are several therapies used to boost the immune system and slow the progress of the disease. Please check with your vet concerning these therapies. A feline aids (FIV) vaccine recently available helps reduce the risk of your cat acquiring FIV. Eliminating interactions with infected felines and stopping your cat from fighting greatly helps reduce the risk. Keeping your cat indoors and neutering males are probably the most important keys to prevention. To purchase feline aids medications and nutritional foods for a cat with FIV visit our pet health and pet food links below. Other unique online pet shopping & products are available through our other links.
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