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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Can FIV+ and FIV- cats live together? There is a little bit of a clash in the opinion of experts on this one but in general the consensus nowadays is that FIV+ and FIV- cats can live together just fine … Continue reading →
This is Freckles, a 16-year-old female tortie. She’s currently at a Wichita, Kansas veterinary clinic where the staff was told to euthanize her by her owner because he was “done with her.” Freckles is FIV positive. Freckles is front declawed. … Continue reading →
This is the story of a stray FIV+ cat named Toby who was taken to Wake County Animal Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. Thankfully, Toby is now in his forever home after being saved by the SPCA of Wake County, … Continue reading →
It may surprise people that I am answering what appears to be a simple question. But it is a question which is still asked on the internet through Google search. There is still some ignorance of this subject. No, you … Continue reading →
Although studies conclude that FIV+ cats live as long as FIV- cats, my view is that they will on average have slightly shorter lifespans; perhaps around 90% of that of a FIV- cat.
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