• Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is a Lentivirus that affects cats worldwide, with 2.5% to 4.4% of felines being infected. (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)
  • 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). (wikipedia.org)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • It has been suggested FIV originated in Africa and has since spread to feline species worldwide. (wikipedia.org)
  • FIV is known in other feline species, and in fact is endemic in some large wild cats, such as African lions. (wikipedia.org)
  • The American Association of Feline Practitioners (an organization in the United States), as well as many feral cat organizations, recommends against euthanizing FIV-positive cats, or even spending funds to test for the virus. (wikipedia.org)
  • 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. (wikipedia.org)
  • FIV-positive cats can share water bowls, food bowls (for both wet and dry cat food), and use the same litter box with low danger of transmitting the disease. (wikipedia.org)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Proteins synthesized by HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUSES such as the HIV-1 and HIV-2 . (lookformedical.com)
  • A virus identified in apes living in forests south of the Sanaga River is the closestfound to the human immunodeficiency virus. (balloon-juice.com)
  • Because we are a no-kill shelter, every cat in our care has the time he or she needs to find a forever home. (caringforcatsmn.org)
  • By sponsoring one or more of these cats you can help us provide food, shelter, and healthcare for these wonderful animals, who need all the love and care we can give them. (caringforcatsmn.org)
  • FIV was first isolated in 1986, by Niels C Pedersen and Janet K. Yamamoto at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in a colony of cats that had a high prevalence of opportunistic infections and degenerative conditions and was originally called Feline T-lymphotropic virus. (wikipedia.org)
  • A vigilant pet owner who treats secondary infections can allow an infected cat to live a reasonably long life. (wikipedia.org)
  • 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. (wikipedia.org)
  • Every cat who enters our facility gets a full checkup. (caringforcatsmn.org)
  • However, humans cannot be infected by FIV, nor can cats be infected by HIV. (wikipedia.org)
  • You are much more likely to contract ailments from other humans than you are from your cat. (snapcats.org)
  • This doesn't surprise me as the people who are best placed to assess the Clouded Leopard Population (business) are not necessarily interested in the preservation of this wild cat. (pictures-of-cats.org)
  • We will mail you a letter thanking you for your support along with a picture and history of your sponsored cat, and we'll send you updates periodically. (caringforcatsmn.org)
  • And Caring for Cats takes care even further with regular Reiki treatments, music therapy, and more. (caringforcatsmn.org)
  • It has since been identified in domestic cats. (wikipedia.org)
  • Three main clades of FIV are recognized as of 2006, FIV-Ple (lion), FIV-Fca (domestic cat), and FIV-Pco (puma). (wikipedia.org)
  • Here the cat demonstrates no noticeable symptoms for a variable length of time. (furrycritter.com)
  • Our partnership with Maplewood's Gladstone Community Center and Meals on Wheels to provide seniors and other people on fixed incomes with supplies for their cats has been a huge success. (caringforcatsmn.org)
  • Several of our cats have special needs or are older, making it challenging to place them in permanent homes. (caringforcatsmn.org)