Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV)

FELINE IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (FLV)

  • FIV is similar to human acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) but the disease causing virus is different.
  • This fatal virus attacks the immune system, causing a variety of symptoms.
  • General symptoms include chronic, non-responding infections; respiratory problems; appetite loss; persistent diarrhoea; and severe oral infections.
  • FIV is passed from cat to cat primarily through bites.
  • There is currently no vaccination or cure for FIV.
  •  Keep your cat inside to prevent it from contacting FIV.
Last modified: Thursday, 7 June 2012, 10:59 AM