http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070112/ap_on_fe_st/fat_cat
2007-01-14 02:44:15 · 13 answers · asked by HAPA CHIC 6 in Pets ➔ Cats
Here's a link for those who state its not fatal.
Answer
Feline FIV is fatal. There is no cure for it, the only thing you can do is make him feel better. I wish I had better news for you, but just like HIV kills human's immune system and then they contract other problems that they can't fight off, FIV does the same in cats. It sounds like you've done everything possible, so unfortunately it might be time to think about making final arrangements for him. I'm really sorry.
Amanda
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Cats-1606/Feline-Aids.htm
And it does spread from Cat to Cat
http://www.petalia.com.au/Templates/StoryTemplate_Process.cfm?specie=Cats&story_no=87
How does my cat get AIDS? Top
Cats are mostly infected through fighting and biting, as the virus is present in the saliva. This means that older, male, outdoor cats are most at risk.
2007-01-14 05:11:50 · update #1
Cats have their own form of the disease which suppresses the immune system and they don't have the human form of AIDS nor can their virus infect humans.
At www.littlebigcat.com Dr. Jean Hovfe has an interesting article titled "Living with FIV" with information of its incidence (maybe 80%) in Serengeti lions, incidence in domestic cats, how it is transmitted (not highly contagious), vaccinations, diet to support the immune system of cats who have the virus, etc.
2007-01-14 03:14:36 · answer #1 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Someone else that answered your question said that it is not sexually transmitted and that cats are extremely susceptible to FIV...that is only partly correct, cats can ONLY contract FIV through saliva, bodily fluids, or in the womb. If your cat is indoors and healthy, it won't just "pick it up" one day...there is also a vaccine on the market...if your cat gets in a fight, gets bred, eats after a cat infected w/FIV, yes it can become infected. By no means is it "extremely susceptible"
2007-01-14 11:06:43 · answer #2 · answered by Heather A 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I did. It's called FIV. Feline Immunodeficiency Virus.
2007-01-14 10:51:53 · answer #3 · answered by MsAdventure 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is not new news. FIV has been known in vet and breeding circles for a very long time. No link to HIV.
2007-01-14 11:23:56 · answer #4 · answered by Sassygirlzmom 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
every vet that i have spoken to about has said FIV is like a cancer their words not mine. Cat's don't have to get it there vaccine and there is treatment(very costly) if you cat does it. If you keep your cat indoors and don't let any cat that could FIV positive come in contact with your cat, your cat would have slim chance at getting it. If you bring in a new cat you should keep it a part from you other cat(s) until you have had her/him tested.
2007-01-14 11:08:17 · answer #5 · answered by lady_jane_az 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I did, but when I tried telling people on this site, I got about 19 thumbs down. Cats are extremely susceptible to aids as it does not have to be sexually transmitted to cats. Wonder how many thumbs down I'll get this time.
2007-01-14 10:53:45 · answer #6 · answered by Firespider 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I know, I was also shocked when I gave my girlfriend's pussy aids. Just kidding. Cats strain of aids is a lot different to human aids.
2007-01-14 10:56:25 · answer #7 · answered by george 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes, it's called FIV - feline immunodeficiency virus.
2007-01-14 10:49:10 · answer #8 · answered by catwoman6942 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I did. It is not the exact same AIDS as people get and you cannot get Feline AIDS from your cat.
2007-01-14 10:48:45 · answer #9 · answered by KathyS 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can but is different than the type we get.
2007-01-14 10:54:26 · answer #10 · answered by candy girl 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋