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How long will a Domestic Cat live with FIV?
A domestic cat can live with the disease FIV for several years.
How risky is it to house a cat infected with HIV with non-infected cats?
Cats actually do not become infected with HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus); they have their own related virus called FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus). Your cat cannot infect you with FIV, so you are not at risk for any disease. The short answer is, you will end up with a full house of FIV-positive cats - the virus is fairly contagious among cats that are commingled. However, if you keep all the cats indoors and don't bring new cats in, the cats you have can live a relatively normal life. Once your last FIV-positive cat passes away, you should thoroughly clean your house before bringing in any new cats to ensure the virus is gone.
Will fleas on a cat infect another cat if bitten?
Fleas jump from host to host, so a flea can jump from one cat to another if bitten, but the bite itself will not cause the fleas.
Can a cat infect other cats with a heartworm?
yes. other cats can step in that cats poop, the cat can lick the other cat, or another cat can step in the other cats pee
Can a cat with worms infect a clean cat?
A cat with worms can infect a cat that doesn't have worms, so it's best to give both cats (after discussing it with your vet) the worm capsules.
Can cats get AIDS?
Cats can't "catch" AIDS from a human being.Humans can suffer from HIV, or Human Immunodeficiency Virus but a cat can only suffer from the feline version, which is called Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (or FIV).How sad!Believe it or not, cats can contract FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus) which is a feline version of the AIDS virus. FIV is part of the same family of viruses as the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Just like the human variety, FIV attacks the cat's immune system; weakening it and leaving the cat prone to a variety of illnesses and infections.FIV is most often found in blood, saliva and other fluids. The most common means of transmission is through bite wounds. FIV, like HIV, can also be transmitted via sexual activity, and the infected mother can pass it onto her kittens.While there is no cure, a cat can live many years in relative comfort with the right care and proper treatments.
If your cat has FIV Can you catch it?
FIV in cats is Feline Immunodeficiancy Virus. It's similar to HIV in humans but it's important to note that FIV is NOT transmissable to humans! It can, however, be transmitted to other cats via bites.From the site www.animalhealthchannel.com/fiv"Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) causes an infectious disease in domestic cats and cheetahs similar to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV infection) in humans.It attacks and weakens the body's immune system, making the animal susceptible to infections and diseases that don't usually affect healthy cats. There is no cure for FIV, and the use of vaccines to prevent infection is somewhat controversial.FIV is a lentivirus, a virus that causes slowly developing disease. Though eventually fatal, an FIV-positive cat can live for many years without any signs of illness.PrevalenceFIV occurs worldwide and its prevalence varies geographically. About 1.5% to 3% of cats in the United States are infected with FIV. About 5% of FIV-positive cats also have feline leukemia virus (FeLV)."
Can a cat give Pasteurella multocida to another cat and how?
A cat can infect another cat with Pasteurella multocida and other bacteria by a bite. The long teeth of the cat push these normal oral bacteria beneath the skin where they often cause an abscess, or pocket of pus. The cats originally get the Pasteurella in their mouths from the mother cat.
Which animals are affected by FIV?
FIV, Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, affects cats worldwide. FIV can affect much larger breeds or species of cats such as the African lions. Currently, there is a vaccine for FIV; however, some cats have tested positive for FIV after being vaccinated.
Can a cat with worms infect a human?
Yes the cat may give the human worms
Can you get aids from a cat?
No. FIV and HIV are truly like apples and oranges. While both are fruits, they can only grow on a specific tree.I had an FIV positive cat for 6 years until his immune system could no longer keep up. There is no danger of infection to you; however it is imperative that you keep the cat isolated from other cats at all times, which usually means keeping them indoors. He/she will be highly susceptable to infection, and will require extra cleaning care. Otherwise they are just as wonderful and safe to keep as any other cat.
How does toxoplasmosis figure in with the death of an older cat?
Unless your cat had a dysfunctional immune system (such as co-infection with FeLV or FIV), toxoplasmosis likely had nothing to do with your cat's death. Most cats carry Toxoplasma organisms all their life and have no ill effects with it.
