Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)

Overview and Facts

What is

• Feline Immunodeficiency Virus: An Overview
Feline immunosuppressive virus (FIV) is a virus that causes a syndrome in cats very similar to AIDS in humans.

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Symptoms and Types

Symptoms

• Symptoms of FIV in Cats
Feline immunodeficiency virus attacks a cat’s immune system. As a result, symptoms of FIV in cats can affect almost any part of the cat’s body as the immune system begins to breakdown.

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Diagnosis and Tests

Diagnosis

• Diagnosing FIV in Cats
The feline immunodeficiency virus in cats can be diagnosed using a blood test which looks for antibodies that form as a result of FIV infection. These tests can either be performed at a veterinarian clinic, or the blood is sent to an outside lab.

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Treatment and Care

Treatment

• Treatment Options for FIV in Cats
There is no cure for feline immunodeficiency virus in cats, but there are treatments and management plans that can help a cat with FIV to live a longer and more comfortable life.

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