Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) is commonly known as Feline AIDS because of its similarities to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). FIV is relatively uncommon, but it can have serious impacts on a ...

FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus) is a viral infection typically transmitted through deep bite wounds from a infecteds cat to noninfected cats, but due to lack of education and misinformation, ...

The Aiken County Animal Shelter has two wonderful cats available for adoption – Bogart and Creampuff – who have been waiting way too long for their forever homes. Bogart is a 13-pound tuxedo and Cream ...

Most people don’t understand what FIV is, and cats infected with this virus often are overlooked for adoption because people think they are sickly or pose a threat to humans or other animals. Can ...

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) is a viral infection that weakens cats' immune system. Similar to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in humans, FIV destroys white blood cells. Cats with FIV can be ...

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - You may be familiar with the devastating AIDS virus, but cats can be affected by a similar condition. The feline AIDS virus is a serious threat to cats, and 16 News Now Zach ...

Learning your cat is FIV-positive can be scary — until you understand what that really means. Feline Immunodeficiency Virus is somewhat common in cats, affecting about one in 20 cats. It’s a ...

MISSOULA, Mont. — I’m Dr. Smith and today we’re chatting about feline immunodeficiency virus, or FIV. Unlike FeLV (another virus) which is transmitted thorough “casual contact,” FIV is passed thorough ...

Feral Felis catus (Domestic Cat) can potentially transmit feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) to other species, but seroprevalence research in exurban areas is sparse.

Unlike Feline Leukemia Virus which is transmitted thorough “casual contact,” Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) is passed thorough deep bite wounds—making feisty feral Tom Cats most at risk. FIV is ...