HAPPY, HEALTHY, AND FIV POSITIVE

90% of cats that test positive for FIV lead long, healthy lives when they live in homes were they're well loved and well cared for.

• FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus), also known as Feline AIDS, is a virus that may eventually suppress the immune system of the carrier cat.

• There is no cure for FIV, but the majority of FIV positive cats will lead relatively long, healthy lives if they receive excellent care in a loving home.

• FIV is spread through blood to blood or saliva to blood contact. The primary means of spreading this virus is through deep bite wounds, as the virus must directly enter the bloodstream in order to potentially infect another cat.

• Although FIV can infect any cat, it is most often found in adult unneutered male cats over 6 years of age who spend a lot of time outdoors fighting with other cats.

• FIV is not easily transmitted through casual contact between cats. Everyday cat activities like mutual grooming or sharing food bowls and litter boxes will not transmit the virus.
• Because we do not want to risk the transmission of the virus to uninfected cats, we recommend FIV positive cats either be the only cat in the household or live amongst other FIV positive companions.
• FIV positive cats must be indoor only cats to prevent the transmission of the virus to uninfected cats they may encounter if they went outdoors.
• FIV is not contagious to people, dogs, or other non-feline pets.

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