• Acquired defect of cellular immunity that occurs in cats infected with feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) and in some cats infected with feline leukemia virus (FeLV). (nih.gov)
  • Feline leukemia virus (FeLV), a retrovirus. (wikipedia.org)
  • Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is a disease that impairs the cat's immune system and causes certain types of cancer. (homehealth-uk.com)
  • injection site tumours (sarcoma, most often due to feline leukemia virus and rabies vaccines). (yourvetonline.com)
  • Other infections in cats, such as those caused by the feline leukemia virus or feline immunodeficiency virus, are not predisposing factors. (fps.vet)
  • FeLV is usually contracted from cat-to-cat transmission (e.g. bites, close contact, grooming, and sharing dishes or litter pans). (homehealth-uk.com)
  • Although these diseases are in the same retrovirus family and cause many similar secondary conditions FeLV and FIV are different diseases, so it is important to determine which virus (if any) your cat has. (homehealth-uk.com)
  • What is Feline Leukaemia Virus? (homehealth-uk.com)
  • Feline leukaemia virus was once a highly prevalent disease, which now, thanks to vaccination is a lot less common. (yourvetonline.com)
  • Most of these diseases can spread from cat to cat via airborne pathogens or through direct or indirect contact, while others require a vector such as a tick or mosquito. (wikipedia.org)
  • Certain infectious diseases are a concern from a public health standpoint because they are a Feline zoonosis and transmittable to human. (wikipedia.org)
  • Viral diseases in cats can be serious, especially in catteries and kennels. (wikipedia.org)
  • While most feline infectious diseases affect only cats, and most human infectious diseases affect only humans, it is important to be aware that some of these diseases-called zoonotic diseases-can be transmitted between cats and people. (snapcats.org)
  • Many zoonotic diseases can be transmitted from fleas or ticks (called vectors) to a person or a cat from another animal. (snapcats.org)
  • Fleas may also serve as vectors for cat-scratch and other zoonotic diseases. (snapcats.org)
  • The center is committed to improving the health of cats by developing methods to prevent or cure feline diseases and by providing continuing education to veterinarians and cat owners. (metrowesthumanesociety.org)
  • Many other diseases can show similar changes but suspicions of FIV may be raised if a cat doesn't respond as well as expected to treatment or has a recurring condition. (metrowesthumanesociety.org)
  • Vaccination is one of the most effective ways you can protect your cat against infectious diseases. (yourvetonline.com)
  • However, cats with FIV may have immune deficiencies that eventually make the cats vulnerable to the same secondary diseases that people with depressed immune systems can acquire (for example, chronic diarrhea or respiratory or skin problems that people with HIV/AIDS or individuals undergoing chemotherapy treatments can have). (chappellevet.ca)
  • Isolation is important to prevent a cat from transmitting FIV to other cats and to prevent the infected cat (with a weakened immune system) from contracting diseases from other cats in the neighborhood. (chappellevet.ca)
  • Low levels of CD4+ and other affected immune system cells cause the cat to be susceptible to opportunistic diseases once the disease progresses to feline acquired immune deficiency syndrome (FAIDS). (furrycritter.com)
  • Finally, the cat progresses into the final stage (known as the feline acquired immune deficiency syndrome (FAIDS) stage), wherein the cat is extremely susceptible to secondary diseases that inevitably are the cause of death. (furrycritter.com)
  • If so, hes at especially high risk for infection with the feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), a submicroscopic, parasitic organism that can weaken his immune system and, in time, make him vulnerable to a host of opportunistic diseases. (catwatchnewsletter.com)
  • In most cats, however, susceptibility to opportunistic diseases increases progressively as the animals immune system is repeatedly challenged by successive episode of illness. (catwatchnewsletter.com)
  • Those with immature or weakened immune systems, such as infants, individuals with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), the elderly, and people undergoing cancer therapy, are more susceptible to zoonotic infections than others. (snapcats.org)
  • As its name suggests, this is the cat equivalent of HIV, the cause of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). (metrowesthumanesociety.org)
  • AIDS describes the terminal stages of disease which may not occur for many years. (metrowesthumanesociety.org)
  • FIV is similar to HIV (the human immunodeficiency virus) and causes a feline disease that is similar to AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome). (homehealth-uk.com)
  • Although FIV is similar to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) in people, FIV cannot be transmitted to people, and cats cannot carry HIV. (chappellevet.ca)
  • There has been a great deal of evidence showing, if not direct causality, an undeniable close link between the presence of HIV and the syndrome AIDS. (documentaryheaven.com)
  • The feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) infection is a complex retrovirus that causes immunodeficiency disease in domestic cats. (homehealth-uk.com)
  • Viruses for which there are no vaccines: Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), a lentivirus and genetic relative of HIV. (wikipedia.org)
  • Species of the genus LENTIVIRUS, subgenus primate immunodeficiency viruses (IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUSES, PRIMATE), that induces acquired immunodeficiency syndrome in monkeys and apes (SAIDS). (lookformedical.com)
  • Virologists classify FIV as a lentivirus, a slow-acting organism that is in the same viral family as the potentially deadly human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), says Dr. Levy, associate professor of small animal internal medicine at the University of Floridas College of Veterinary Medicine. (catwatchnewsletter.com)
  • The most commonly recommended viruses to vaccinate cats against are: Feline herpesvirus1 (FHV-1), a viral cause of feline viral rhinotracheitis, a respiratory infection of cats. (wikipedia.org)
  • Proteins synthesized by HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUSES such as the HIV-1 and HIV-2 . (lookformedical.com)
  • It can weaken a cat's immune system (immunosuppression) and make the cat susceptible to other infectious organisms such as bacteria, other viruses, yeast, fungi, etc. (secondary or "opportunistic" infections). (chappellevet.ca)
  • Kittens are much more susceptible to the virus, as are males and cats that have outdoor access. (homehealth-uk.com)
  • Infection occurs when a susceptible cat comes into contact with these infectious secretions. (yourvetonline.com)
  • It is spread to susceptible cats that are in direct contact with an infected cat, or with inanimate objects (e.g., clothing, food and water dishes, furniture, toys) that have been contaminated with viral particles. (yourvetonline.com)
  • No age predilection has been reported in ferrets or cats, but male cats have been reported to be more susceptible than females. (fps.vet)
  • Ferrets are susceptible hosts, and cats are somewhat resistant. (fps.vet)
  • The disease occurs in all color types, but mink which are homozygous recessive for the Aleutian gene for light coat color are particularly susceptible. (nih.gov)
  • Feline infectious peritonitis virus (FIPV), a mutation of feline enteric coronavirus (FECV/FeCoV) that causes feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), a fatal incurable disease. (wikipedia.org)
  • Feline coronavirus is a cat-specific virus (it cannot cause disease in other animals and is NOT the same virus that causes human coronavirus Covid-19). (yourvetonline.com)
  • After the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, a number of SARS-CoV-2-related coronaviruses (SC2r-CoVs) were identified in Rhinolophus bats, and some of them can use human angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) for the infection receptor without acquiring additional mutations. (bvsalud.org)
  • The unremitting emergence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants necessitates ongoing control measures. (bvsalud.org)
  • Feline calicivirus (FCV), a common viral cause of respiratory infection in cats. (wikipedia.org)
  • Feline herpes virus, sometimes known as feline viral rhinotracheitis (F3 FVR) is a highly contagious disease that causes upper respiratory tract disease. (yourvetonline.com)
  • Heartworm Hookworm Roundworm Toxoplasma gondii Cytauxzoon felis Domestic cats are affected by over 250 naturally occurring hereditary disorders, many of which are similar to those in humans, such as diabetes, hemophilia and Tay-Sachs disease. (wikipedia.org)
  • Familial renal disease is inherited in Abyssinians and Persians Feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Heart valve dysplasia Heterochromia Luxating patella Portosystemic shunt. (wikipedia.org)
  • Feline asthma Feline hepatic lipidosis also known as Feline Fatty Liver Syndrome, is one of the most common forms of liver disease of cats. (wikipedia.org)
  • The disease begins when the cat stops eating from a loss of appetite, forcing the liver to convert body fat into usable energy. (wikipedia.org)
  • Feline lower urinary tract disease is a term that is used to cover many problems of the feline urinary tract, including stones and cystitis. (wikipedia.org)
  • It is a common disease in adult cats, though it can strike in young cats too. (wikipedia.org)
  • Cat scratch disease (CSD), also known as cat scratch fever or subacute regional lymphadenitis, is a bacterial infection affecting lymph nodes that drain the sites of inoculation. (medscape.com)
  • This 9-year-old boy developed cat scratch disease (CSD) encephalitis and a papular pruritic dermatitis after sustaining cat scratches and developing regional lymphadenitis. (medscape.com)
  • This 2.5-year-old boy was recovering from cat scratch disease acquired 10 months before when he developed this neck abscess over a period of 3 weeks. (medscape.com)
  • However, simple precautions, common sense, and good hygiene, including careful handling of litter boxes and treating cats with fleas and other parasites, can further reduce the risk of zoonotic disease. (snapcats.org)
  • Transmission of a zoonotic disease can potentially occur when a person comes into direct contact with secretions or excretions-such as saliva or feces-from an infected cat. (snapcats.org)
  • Additionally, a disease may be contracted through contact with water or food that has been contaminated by an infected cat. (snapcats.org)
  • Cat-scratch disease , also called bartonellosis , is by far the most common zoonotic disease associated with cats. (snapcats.org)
  • Cat-scratch disease can occur when a person is bitten or scratched by an infected cat. (snapcats.org)
  • People with cat-scratch disease usually have swollen lymph nodes, especially around the head, neck, and upper limbs. (snapcats.org)
  • Some healthy cats are continuously or intermittently infected with cat-scratch disease bacteria, but antibiotics do not reliably cure infection in these cats and are not currently recommended. (snapcats.org)
  • However, avoiding scratches and bites (for example, by not allowing children to play roughly with cats), controlling fleas, and keeping cats indoors all reduce the risk of cat-scratch disease. (snapcats.org)
  • Because most cases of cat-scratch disease result from contact with kittens, immunosuppressed people should avoid such contact. (snapcats.org)
  • Some feline intestinal parasites, including roundworms and hookworms, can also cause disease in people. (snapcats.org)
  • FIV is a cat-only disease and cannot be spread to humans or other non-felines. (metrowesthumanesociety.org)
  • For cats, keeping your cat inside rather than letting them roam outside will lower their risk of catching a disease from other cats. (yourvetonline.com)
  • reducing the risk of transmission of disease between individual cats, and between cats and other animals including humans. (yourvetonline.com)
  • For some cats, the virus mutates (changes) and reacts with the cat's immune system to create a disease called FIP. (yourvetonline.com)
  • however, any cat can acquire this disease. (chappellevet.ca)
  • The disease is also rarely transmitted from an infected mother cat to her nursing kitten in the milk. (chappellevet.ca)
  • Although coagulation abnormalities are common in naturally occurring liver disease (93% of dogs in one study and 82% of cats in another study had at least one abnormal coagulation test), clinical signs of hemorrhage are not commonly seen, except in severe fulminant liver disease (which initiates DIC or induces synthetic failure). (eclinpath.com)
  • FIV+ cats can share water bowls, pellet bowls, eat from the same bowl of wet food, and use the same litter box with low danger of transmitting the disease. (furrycritter.com)
  • Anti-parasite medications for kittens and annual fecal exams for adult cats can reduce environmental contamination and the risk of human infection. (snapcats.org)
  • False positive tests may occur if for example an infected queen has passed on her antibodies (but not the virus) to her kittens. (metrowesthumanesociety.org)
  • On rare occasions infection is transmitted from an infected mother cat to her kittens, usually during passage through the birth canal or when the newborn kittens ingest infected milk. (homehealth-uk.com)
  • Similarly, kittens younger than 6 months can test positive not because they are infected, but because they acquired antibodies to the infection from their mother's milk. (chappellevet.ca)
  • Russian Blue Kitten photograph by Sensual Shadows Photography Before you go in search of Russian Blue Kittens have a look at these and have a look at some Russian Blue adult cats too and read about this cat breed. (pictures-of-cats.org)
  • I've also built a page in which I discuss the breed standard in a general kind of way, nothing too technical, which may interest potential buyers of Russian Blue kittens as it also contains a large format slide show of a lot of cats of this breed to get a feel as to how they appear and what they should look like under the breed standard. (pictures-of-cats.org)
  • There are many different vaccines available for cats, each designed to prevent certain illnesses. (yourvetonline.com)
  • However, FIV is a highly species-specific virus that infects only felines. (homehealth-uk.com)
  • Mucosal infection and vaccination against feline immunodeficiency virus. (nih.gov)
  • Occasionally a cat may suffer from anaphylaxis that can occur up to 48 hours post-vaccination. (yourvetonline.com)
  • Patients with CSD usually have a history of sustaining a scratch or bite from a cat (typically a kitten). (medscape.com)
  • Cats which are known fighters, such as those with a history of cat bite abscesses, have a higher risk of being FIV positive. (metrowesthumanesociety.org)
  • FIV is mainly passed from cat to cat through deep bite wounds, the kind that usually occur outdoors during aggressive fights and territorial disputes. (homehealth-uk.com)
  • FIV is spread from cat to cat, primarily through bite wounds from infected cats. (chappellevet.ca)
  • FIV is transmitted primarily through deep bite wounds, where the virus present in the infected cat's saliva enters the body tissues of another cat. (furrycritter.com)
  • And pugnacious free-roaming males are more likely, by far, than other felines to bite their sparring partners or be bitten by them. (catwatchnewsletter.com)
  • Infected cats shed the virus in their urine, stool, nasal secretions and even their fleas can aid the transmission of the virus. (yourvetonline.com)
  • Although sexual contact is a common mode of transmission in HIV, the same does not hold true for FIV, says Dr. Levy, despite the viruss presence in feline semen and other genital secretions. (catwatchnewsletter.com)
  • Salmonella bacteria are more commonly harbored by cats that feed on raw meat or wild birds and animals. (snapcats.org)
  • The virus commonly causes anaemia or lymphoma, but because it suppresses the immune system, it can also predispose cats to deadly infections. (homehealth-uk.com)
  • In companion animals, HW infection is seen primarily in dogs and less commonly in cats and ferrets. (fps.vet)
  • However, few studies have addressed how naturally occurring mutations in the non-spike regions of the SARS-CoV-2 genome impact virological properties. (bvsalud.org)
  • The effects of Avemar treatment on feline immunodeficiency virus infected cell cultures. (nih.gov)
  • Antiviral treatment of feline immunodeficiency virus-infected cats with (R)-9-(2-phosphonylmethoxypropyl)-2,6-diaminopurine. (nih.gov)
  • Feline immunodeficiency virus neuropathogenesis: from cats to calcium. (nih.gov)
  • Vif of feline immunodeficiency virus from domestic cats protects against APOBEC3 restriction factors from many felids. (nih.gov)
  • Probing the interaction between feline immunodeficiency virus and CD134 by using the novel monoclonal antibody 7D6 and the CD134 (Ox40) ligand. (nih.gov)
  • Feline immunodeficiency virus infection: an overview. (nih.gov)
  • Feline immunodeficiency virus infection--causative agent of an acquired immunodeficiency syndrome in cats. (nih.gov)
  • The Feline Immuno-deficiency Virus is a slow virus that affects a cat's immune system over a period of years. (metrowesthumanesociety.org)
  • What is Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)? (metrowesthumanesociety.org)
  • FIV positive only means that your cat has been infected by the virus. (metrowesthumanesociety.org)
  • It's advisable to feed the positive cat from a separate food bowl as saliva can have large amounts of virus in it. (metrowesthumanesociety.org)
  • If this test is positive, it's likely that your cat is infected by the virus. (metrowesthumanesociety.org)
  • Some virus positive cats will not reveal a positive result on the usual blood test so we may have to have a more sophisticated test carried out. (metrowesthumanesociety.org)
  • As far as we know, once a cat is infected with the virus it will remain infected for the rest of its life, though it isn't clear if all infected cats will become ill. (metrowesthumanesociety.org)
  • What are the symptoms of Feline Immunodeficiency Virus? (homehealth-uk.com)
  • This virus infection is second only to trauma as the leading cause of death in cats, killing 85% of persistently infected felines within three years of diagnosis. (homehealth-uk.com)
  • External envelope protein of the human immunodeficiency virus which is encoded by the HIV env gene. (lookformedical.com)
  • Transmembrane envelope protein of the HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS which is encoded by the HIV env gene. (lookformedical.com)
  • Whilst most cats eliminate FCoV after infection, some will develop a persistent infection and continue to shed large amounts of the virus in their faeces, serving as a source of infection for other cats. (yourvetonline.com)
  • The virus is transmitted between cats via contact with a cat's infected saliva and urine either directly, or by touching shared food bowls and toys. (yourvetonline.com)
  • Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) can cause an irreversible infection in cats. (chappellevet.ca)
  • Initially, for a few weeks after infection as the virus is spreading through the body, a cat may have a low-grade fever, enlarged lymph nodes, or other vague signs of illness that may never be detected. (chappellevet.ca)
  • The chance that an FIV-infected cat will pass the virus to other cats within a household is low, unless there is fighting between cats, or wounds present that could allow entry of the virus from infected to non-infected cat. (furrycritter.com)
  • Factors that influence the length of the asymptomatic stage include the pathogenicity of the infecting virus and FIV subtype (A-E), the age of the cat, and exposure to other pathogens. (furrycritter.com)
  • This testing identifies those cats that carry the FIV antibody but does not detect the actual virus. (furrycritter.com)
  • False positives occur when the cat carries the antibody (which is harmless) but does not carry the actual virus. (furrycritter.com)
  • Owners are urged to have their cats tested for feline immunodeficiency virus. (catwatchnewsletter.com)
  • We dont know why this is, she says, but it appears that a cats immune system is better able to ward off the virus when it is sexually transmitted than when it is transmitted by biting. (catwatchnewsletter.com)
  • You are much more likely to contract ailments from other humans than you are from your cat. (snapcats.org)
  • However, humans cannot be infected by FIV, nor can cats be infected by HIV. (furrycritter.com)
  • Feline infection can be prevented by keeping cats indoors and feeding them cooked or commercially processed food. (snapcats.org)
  • Fleas are the most common external parasite of cats. (snapcats.org)
  • Flea-infested cats may become infected with tapeworms from fleas ingested while grooming. (snapcats.org)
  • FIV cats most often live long, healthy, and relatively normal lives with no symptoms at all. (metrowesthumanesociety.org)
  • Whilst most infected cats do not show symptoms, they are prone to developing other infections and certain types of cancer. (homehealth-uk.com)
  • An FIV-infected cat may not show any symptoms for years. (homehealth-uk.com)
  • Once symptoms do develop, however, they may continually progress, or a cat may show signs of sickness interspersed with health for years. (homehealth-uk.com)
  • This latent stage can last for many years before the cat shows any outward signs of illness (clinical signs or symptoms). (chappellevet.ca)
  • Symptoms, if they eventually occur, may include skin and ear infections, diarrhea, anemia (a decreased number of red blood cells), redness and inflammation of the gums causing decreased appetite and/or tooth loss, respiratory problems including pneumonia, abnormal urination, abnormal behavior such as roaming and confusion or dementia, and certain types of cancer. (chappellevet.ca)
  • The presence of such symptoms, particularly in cats that roam or have been strays in the past (and therefore may have been exposed through bites from other cats) leads a veterinarian to want to test a cat for FIV, to confirm or eliminate FIV as a cause of the symptoms. (chappellevet.ca)
  • Here the cat demonstrates no noticeable symptoms for a variable length of time. (furrycritter.com)
  • Surprisingly, there is no proven shortening of life expectancy with FIV cats, although you do need to keep on top of any infections it may pick up, as neglected illness will not help! (metrowesthumanesociety.org)
  • FIV gradually destroys the immune system so the cat becomes unable to respond properly to other infections. (metrowesthumanesociety.org)
  • It is recommended to keep infected cats indoors as much as possible, because they will be more vulnerable to contracting other infections due to their weakened immune systems. (homehealth-uk.com)
  • This is a relatively common infection in cats that mainly causes asymptomatic infections such as enteritis resulting in diarrhoea. (yourvetonline.com)
  • A vigilant pet owner who treats secondary infections can allow an infected cat to live a reasonably long life. (furrycritter.com)
  • A lower percentage of exposed cats develop adult infections and the burden is often only 1-3 worms. (fps.vet)
  • For instance, some dogs with chronic hepatitis and portosystemic shunts have low AT and protein C (indeed, Protein C appears to be consistently low in dogs with acquired or congenital portosystemic shunts compared to dogs with microvascular dysplasia) ( Toulza et al 2006 ). (eclinpath.com)
  • Human infection can be prevented by wearing gloves and washing hands thoroughly after cleaning litter boxes (especially if used by a cat with diarrhea). (snapcats.org)
  • A cat cannot contract HIV from a human, and a human cannot be infected by FIV through contact with an infected cat. (catwatchnewsletter.com)
  • Likewise, while it is known that HIV can be transmitted from an infected human mother to her offspring while nursing, this is uncommon in cats. (catwatchnewsletter.com)
  • It is important to discuss with a vet your cat's individual circumstances to determine what vaccine schedule will suit your cat best. (yourvetonline.com)
  • FIV can be tolerated well by cats, but can eventually lead to debilitation of the immune system in its feline hosts by the infection and exhaustion of T-helper (CD4+) cells. (furrycritter.com)
  • Diabetes Feline hyperaldosteronism Feline hyperthyroidism Epilepsy is characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures. (wikipedia.org)
  • Some infected cats experience recurrent illness interspersed with periods of relative good health. (catwatchnewsletter.com)
  • Feline acne Feline eosinophilic granuloma Flea allergy dermatitis Miliary dermatitis (feline eczema) Mange Nutritional skin disorders Bladder cancer Bone cancer Intestinal cancer Liver cancer Lymphoma in animals Mammary tumor Mast cell tumor Nose cancer Skin cancer Soft tissue sarcoma Stomach cancer Anal sacs impaction Cerebellar hypoplasia is a disorder found in cats and dogs in which the cerebellum is not completely mature at birth. (wikipedia.org)
  • Thankfully, very few cats suffer from vaccine side effects. (yourvetonline.com)
  • If your cat has experienced an adverse reaction to a vaccine in the past, your vet may recommend that your cat either not receive that vaccine (unless it is a legal requirement) or recommend that they receive medications to reduce the potential to react and keep your pet in for observation. (yourvetonline.com)
  • Clinical aspects of feline retroviruses: a review. (nih.gov)
  • however, the oculoglandular syndrome of conjunctivitis with an enlarged preauricular lymph node that he reported ultimately was shown to comprise only a small subset of the possible clinical presentations of CSD, the result of inoculation of the CSD agent into the conjunctivae. (medscape.com)
  • The health of domestic cats is a well studied area in veterinary medicine. (wikipedia.org)
  • Proper hygiene, including washing hands before meals, cleaning soil from vegetables, and reducing exposure to cat feces (e.g., by covering children's sandboxes when not in use) can prevent infection. (snapcats.org)
  • It is very common in dogs and is sometimes seen in cats. (wikipedia.org)
  • In companion animals, infection risk is greatest in dogs and cats housed outdoors. (fps.vet)
  • HW infection rates in other companion animals such as ferrets and cats tend to parallel those in dogs in the same geographic region, but usually at a lower prevalence. (fps.vet)
  • Some cats stay in this latent stage for only a few months, but for some it can last for years. (furrycritter.com)
  • While bacteriologic investigations yielded no clues, the physicians continued to observe similar cases of spontaneously remitting regional lymphadenitis associated with cat scratches in their pediatric population. (medscape.com)
  • From personal experience over decades the best odor control cat litter is wood based. (pictures-of-cats.org)
  • For me there are essential 2 types of cat litter: clay or earth based (Fullers Earth - see history of cat litter ) wood based I presume the wood based litter is made from wood chippings. (pictures-of-cats.org)
  • Flat-chested kitten syndrome Skin disorders are among the most common health problems in cats and have many causes. (wikipedia.org)
  • However, the prognosis and life expectancy is significantly enhanced by regular Vet check-ups and careful health management of infected cats, so early diagnosis is vital. (homehealth-uk.com)
  • The following information was prepared by the American Association of Feline Practitioners and the Cornell Feline Health Center, Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ithaca, New York 14853-6401. (metrowesthumanesociety.org)
  • The latent period may last for many years in FIV-positive cats, and a positive test result in a cat that is otherwise feeling well does not imply suffering of any kind or any other immediate health problem. (chappellevet.ca)
  • Compared to all other feline health threats, FIV infection is quite common, according to Dr. Levy. (catwatchnewsletter.com)
  • This patient had contact with cats and had multiple scratches. (medscape.com)
  • In 1931, Dr. Robert Debré and his colleague Georges Semelaigne observed an unusual case of suppurating epitrochlear adenitis in a 10-year-old boy at the University of Paris and noted a number of cat scratches on the affected side. (medscape.com)
  • Other cats should not be brought into the household and exposed to this cat (to prevent spreading of FIV), especially if the FIV-positive cat is resentful or aggressive toward other cat(s). (chappellevet.ca)