My best friend has a cat who was told by a vet that he has feline aids and that he would loose weight dramatically and die. Ok this was almost 2 years ago. This cat is fat and healthy, the only problem is the tip of his tail has rotted off. Could this be an infection from a fight he was in or does this sound like feline AIDS. He leads a normal life, he plays with his sister, eats, sleeps, and goes potty normally. Were all confused. Any knowledge on this subject would be greatly appreciated.
2006-11-26 02:26:35 · 11 answers · asked by ♥ purrlvr ♥ 6 in Pets ➔ Cats
Feline AIDS can NOT be transmitted to humans, and once the cat has been diagnosed with feline AIDS they will always have it. Syptoms will not always show, but once they start to get severe, such as what the vet said, then it goes down hill form there. but if the cat is fine now then you have nothing to worry about until you see signs of it in the cat. if you have other cats in the house hold they can get the feline AIDS from the infected cat form sharing bowls with the saliva, licking each other, and transerring blood if they have cat fights. so most likely if you have other cats, then have AIDS too. The tail issue has nothing to do with the AIDS. The cat could live years with AIDS and not show signs, but let it be known when the signs are there, be ready to say your good byes.
2006-11-28 12:41:39 · answer #1 · answered by angelbaby4always 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It does seem that he is healthy for having Feline Aids, My friends cat died within several months maybe closer to a year after he got it. He did become very skinny, and very weak. The for the tail rotting off this was defiantly due to infection.She should take him to his Vet for antibiotics.
Let this tell people to please keep their cats indoors! How did he get into a fight? If he did then the other cat just caught the Aids virus! Not good! Cats should be kept inside,especially one with Aids.
2006-11-26 02:32:49 · answer #2 · answered by Pamela V 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a 17-year-old cat that was diagnosed with Feline AIDS about five years ago. I don't know about "vitamins or natural remedies" since Feline AIDS is incurable. The most important thing is to feed him a QUALITY brand wet cat food (like Wellness) and not that crap out of the grocery store, and that you KEEP HIM INSIDE, and that he goes to the vet every six months or so. And give him lots of affection and attention, play with him a lot. They can still live a good long healthy life - it's just that when they start to go down, it will happen quickly.
2016-03-29 09:26:46 · answer #3 · answered by Pamela 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fight he was in?? Please tell me this is an indoor cat that is not spreading this disease!!
As with human AIDS, all may be fine for a time. He should not be in a household with other cats, unless they, too are positive. No sense in spreading this.
In time, his immune system will weaken and he will become very ill. At this time, do not let him suffer, euthanasia is best for all. As far as the tail goes, talk with the vet. They will know best.
2006-11-26 02:31:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can do to www.littlebigcat.com and read Dr. Jean Hovfe's article titled "Living with FIV". I think you will be able to print it out for your friend to read.
Certainly a vet should look at the tail situation. Not the one who predicted the cat's imminent death.
2006-11-26 03:02:18 · answer #5 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
During the late stages of HIV infection, the virus severely weakens the immune system, and people infected with the virus may have the following symptoms:
Rapid weight loss
Recurring fever or profuse night sweats
Extreme and unexplained tiredness
Prolonged swelling of the lymph glands in the armpits, groin, or neck
Diarrhea that lasts for more than a week
Sores of the mouth, anus, or genitals
Pneumonia
Red, brown, pink, or purplish blotches on or under the skin or inside the mouth, nose, or eyelids
Memory loss, depression, and other neurologic disorders.
Each of these symptoms can be related to other illnesses. The only way to find out if you are infected with HIV is to get tested.
2014-06-05 23:39:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
heres some random web page for you.i have never heard of feline aids before.http://cats.about.com/cs/healthissues/a/fiv_in_cats.htm
2006-11-26 02:33:28 · answer #7 · answered by mu_ba 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Damn his tail rotting and falling off should be a bad sign already.
2006-11-26 02:28:34 · answer #8 · answered by Marcus 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
rite....... that just means that yr cat probally got into a fight and got some rabies or somethin from da oter cat!!!
2006-11-26 04:13:56 · answer #9 · answered by kegy411 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it is not sign of FIV,take care of his sister and dont let them have sex :>
2006-11-26 03:23:54 · answer #10 · answered by ã?¡ Pouya 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋