My cat is fiv +, extremely friendly, no symptoms at all-i found out by chance - and has two kitten. Are they definetely infected?
2007-05-04 02:45:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Your babies are probably infected. Usually FIV is passed from mother to kittens through milk and being born. Your vet can test them, but keep in mind that with kittens, you can get a negative result all the way up to 1 year old. It stays in the bone (or something like that) and does not show up until it moves. I have a 2 year old FIV positive cat and I have done a lot of study on it. Your kittens can live up to 10 years and never show a symptom of FIV. I would NOT vaccinate at this time. I would ask the vet if your kittens were fed by an FIV positive mother, could the shot kill them. Please check into this carefully. Also, get the mom fixed as soon as possible. Mine got a severely infected uterus and I almost lost her. They told me that all FIV positive cats should be fixed due to the hormonal thing they go through. It can cause infection, because their system cannot fight it off. Also, make sure you get lots of fluid in the mom. Mine gets constipate easily. I give her broth every morning. That way I know her water intake is high. I also, give her pumpkin pie filling for fiber and hair ball treatment. You would be amazed how well the pumpkin works.
2007-05-04 04:55:03 · answer #1 · answered by bonnie g 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Was this cat a stray and you don't know it's history? If so, it's possible that the cat was vaccinated for FIV in the past. Unfortunately, there is no way to tell between a cat who has been vaccinated, or one that actually has the disease.
I would have the kittens tested to be on the safe side.
As far as the vaccine itself, it's highly debated. It's not a core vaccine - meaning it isn't one that EVERY cat should get or needs to get. And the effectiveness rate is only about 70% (some argue less). The fact that it also causes false positives is cause for worry. When it comes to non-core vaccines, it's really up to the owners to decide if it's warranted or not. If your cats are inside only, and don't have contact with other animals, than I personally wouldn't give it.
More information on FIV
http://www.littlebigcat.com/index.php?action=library&act=show&item=livingwithfiv
2007-05-04 03:00:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a good chance they are infected, but they can't be tested until 8 weeks. So, you won't know for sure until then. I have been told by a couple of vets that the vaccine causes FIV tests to be positive. The problem with that is that you never know if the cat is infected, or if it is the vaccine. I know that if you take care of them, and feed them high quality food and give them any medication they need, FIV cats can live full happy lives.
2007-05-04 02:51:56 · answer #3 · answered by angpharo16 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The chances are good that they are infected. Blood tests will confirm.
No vaccine is 100% effective. As far as I know, the vaccine is pretty reliable. However, it can also lead to a false positive in future blood tests.
My sister's cat was diagnosed with FIV in the fall. She adopted him about seven years ago. Chances are he had it the entire time, but he never showed any symptoms. Like humans with HIV, they can live a long time with the disease and appear to be totally healthy.
2007-05-04 02:53:30 · answer #4 · answered by melissa k 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A cat with FIP can live a long and happy life, but should be kept away from cats that do not have the disease. The only way to know the kittens status is for them to be tested. If you are planning on placing the kittens, you should advise the potential homes of the mother's status
2007-05-04 02:57:36 · answer #5 · answered by keezy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may would desire to split the cats. i do no longer think of there's a vaccine for FIV, regrettably. I had an FELV beneficial cat as quickly as, He replaced into my well-liked cat. I have been given something of my cats vaccinated and then we basically went forward until he handed. no one else have been given ill. yet, that's a distinctive ailment. relies upon on how plenty you love your present day cat.
2017-01-09 11:29:14 · answer #6 · answered by gulab 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they are not perfectly safe and yes, they are effective. The vaccine can cause feline sarcoma cancer, but they feel that the benefit outweighs the bad.
Cats can be carriers of the the disease and never show symptoms. It is the same as HIV positive in people.
Here is an excellent article about vaccines and cancer:
http://www.placervillevet.com/feline%20sarcoma.htm
2007-05-04 03:18:32 · answer #7 · answered by Mama_Kat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its aids. Just like humans if mom has it baby has it. I am sure there is a chance they don't but I have never seen sucha case. I know they have done a lot to do research and helping HIV pregnant women give birth to unaffected babies but doubt any one is helping the cats.
The vaccine is fine but its too late now.
2007-05-04 02:59:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure she can be healty and hapy kitty for ever
2007-05-04 03:00:53 · answer #9 · answered by lovepets 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋