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FIV and HIV are related but different species of virus

Can a cat with feline AIDS give it to a human?

PoC avatarPosted on September 19, 2022 by Michael BroadSeptember 19, 2022

NO! This question was an important one in around 1986 which was five years after scientists discovered the cause of AIDS in humans namely HIV (the human immunodeficiency virus). Since then, a lot more has become known to the scientific … continue reading…

Posted in FIV | Tagged FIV, HIV, zoonotic diseases | Leave a reply

Feline aids – a detailed look at FIV

PoC avatarPosted on March 9, 2022 by Michael BroadJune 24, 2022

Feline Aids is layperson terminology for the Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV). FIV was first discovered in 1986. The virus that causes feline aids is related to the virus that causes human aids. The term “aids” stands for “Acquired Immune Deficiency … continue reading…

Posted in FIV | Tagged cat health problems, Feline Aids, FIV, infectious diseases | 7 Replies
Colloidal silver for pets

FIV cats colloidal silver (2022)

PoC avatarPosted on January 11, 2022 by Michael BroadJune 24, 2022

Reviewing the page January 2022: Please read everything below the line on this page in the light of this long introduction which is an updating and amending section for this article on treating FIV cats with colloidal silver. The text … continue reading…

Posted in FIV | Tagged colloidal silver, feline immunodeficiency virus, FIV, home treatment for cat illness, home treatment for sick cats, home treatments for cats, infectious diseases | 26 Replies
TNR program Austin Texas

Feral cats in TNR colonies are no greater risk to human beings than pet cats

PoC avatarPosted on November 8, 2021 by Michael BroadNovember 8, 2021

An interesting study dated 2003 titled: Prevalence of infectious diseases in feral cats in Northern Florida concluded that feral cats in TNR colonies are no more of a risk in terms of spreading disease to people or cats tban domestic … continue reading…

Posted in trap-neuter-release | Tagged FeLV cats, feral cats, feral colony, FIV, infectious diseases, science, study, TNR, Toxoplasma gondii | Leave a reply

Difference between FIV and FIP

PoC avatarPosted on September 28, 2021 by Michael BroadSeptember 28, 2021

FIV as an acronym for feline immunodeficiency virus. FIP is an acronym for feline infectious peritonitis. FIV is a retrovirus belonging to the lentivirus family. FIP is a member of the coronavirus group. What is the difference between a retrovirus … continue reading…

Posted in FIV | Tagged cat health problems, FIP, FIV | Leave a reply
black cat Jeffree

Percentage of cats with FIV in various countries

PoC avatarPosted on September 18, 2021 by Michael BroadSeptember 18, 2021

The percentage of domestic cats (‘client-owned’) with FIV (Feline immunodeficiency virus) various substantially depending on the country and the status of the cats. The variation is surprising to me. The differences may be due to the fact that sometimes domestic … continue reading…

Posted in FIV | Tagged cat and dog statistics, cat facts, cat study, FIV, FIV cats, statistics | 1 Reply
FIV cat

Can FIV positive cats go outside?

PoC avatarPosted on March 11, 2021 by Michael BroadMarch 11, 2021

Physically, of course, FIV-positive cats can go outside. This is a moral question more than anything else. It’s a question about protecting other cats who are FIV-negative. If you let a FIV-positive cat go outside they may pass the disease … continue reading…

Posted in FIV | Tagged contagious diseases, feline immunodeficiency virus, fighting cats, FIV, FIV cats, infectious diseases, outdoor cats | Leave a reply
A changed expression for this ginger boy who was the saddest cat

Stray went from the saddest cat to the happiest cat in a couple of hours

PoC avatarPosted on September 1, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 1, 2020

You may have heard of him; his name is Mister Bruce Willis. I’m told that he spent six years as an unloved, lonely stray cat on the streets during which he acquired significant health issues which is unsurprising bearing in … continue reading…

Posted in stray cat | Tagged adoption, cat caregiver, cat shelter, cat welfare, FIV, FIV cat adoption, FIV cats, humane society, stray cat | Leave a reply
ZANDT

Some staff at Cats Protection resigning over the organisation’s kill policy

PoC avatarPosted on July 12, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 12, 2020

CAT NEWS & VIEWS: There appears to be dissent amongst some of the volunteers at the well-known cat rescue organisation, Cats Protection, over their kill policy. It is reported that some of the staff have resigned and some have been … continue reading…

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged adoptable felv cats, cat charity, Cat News, cat rescue, cats protection, FeLV cats, FIV, FIV cat adoption, FIV cats | 6 Replies
Feline AIDS versus feline leukemia

What is the difference between feline leukaemia and feline AIDS?

PoC avatarPosted on May 29, 2020 by Michael BroadMay 29, 2020

They are both caused by a virus and therefore there is no difference there. Feline leukaemia virus disease complex (FeLV) is transmitted by infected saliva. Bites, sharing water or food bowls and cat-to-cat grooming can spread the disease. Feline AIDS … continue reading…

Posted in FIV | Tagged Feline Aids, feline leukemia virus, felv, FeLV cats, FIV, FIV cats | Leave a reply
FIV and FeLV - difference explained by a vet

Vet explains basic difference between FeLV and FIV (audio)

PoC avatarPosted on February 12, 2020 by Michael BroadFebruary 12, 2020

Dr. Diane Delmain of Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine explains the basic differences in an interview by WLTZ First News between FeLV and FIV. FeLV stands for ‘feline leukemia virus’ while FIV stands for ‘feline immunodeficiency virus’. I shortened … continue reading…

Posted in viruses | Tagged cat virus, Feline Viruses, felv, FeLV cats, FIV | Leave a reply
FIV particle

Should a feral cat with FIV be euthanized?

PoC avatarPosted on December 20, 2019 by Michael BroadDecember 20, 2019

A feral cat with FIV should not automatically be euthanised. The reasons are straightforward. FIV cats can and often do live good lives in the right home. Secondly, feral cats are unsocialised to varying degrees. All feral cats can be … continue reading…

Posted in FIV | Tagged feral cats, FIV, FIV cats | 3 Replies
Maximus a rescued stray cat found in terrible condition

Pictures of Maximus the broken and dying stray cat will break your heart

PoC avatarPosted on December 7, 2019 by Michael BroadJanuary 26, 2020

I literally cried when I saw his little face. What a fighter. Someone needs to give him a home for Christmas. – Lisa Franks, a commenter The pictures of this poor, dear, stray cat have made people weep. But they … continue reading…

Posted in rescue cat | Tagged cat rescue, FIV, stray cat, veterinarian | 3 Replies
injured cat

It takes ‘a village’ to save an injured cat Animal Control couldn’t be bothered with

PoC avatarPosted on August 19, 2019 by Elisa Black-TaylorAugust 20, 2019

Sometimes it takes a village to save an injured cat. Especially when Animal Control shows up then turns right around and leaves without checking on the poor kitty. This article is longer than my typical story but it’s necessary because … continue reading…

Posted in Cat News | Tagged cats in emergencies, FIV, The Articles of Elisa Black-Taylor | Leave a reply
Twizzle

Handsome cat overlooked at rescue center for 125 days because he has FIV

PoC avatarPosted on March 30, 2019 by Michael BroadJune 15, 2022

Twizzle is a handsome white-and-black cat with an attractive face but he has FIV – the cat version of human AIDS which has blunted his chances of being adopted even though FIV cats lead normal lives of a similar length … continue reading…

Posted in FIV | Tagged adopting rescue cats, battersea dogs and cats home, FIV, FIV cats, rescue cat | 9 Replies

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