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What is feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) and does my kitten need to be vaccinated?

April 26, 2017Feline FIV Immunodeficiency kitten vaccinated virus

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What is feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) and does my kitten need to be vaccinated?

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Like FeLV, feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) causes immune system deficiency in cats similar to the AIDS virus in human. Transmission occurs primarily through bite wounds. Generally cats/kittens who are spayed or neutered, indoor only or primarily and that tend not to contact and fight other cats have a low risk of exposure to FIV. Your cat should be tested after 6m of age and depending on your cat’s sex, spay/neuter status and lifestyle Dr. Schwacha may or may not recommend vaccination for FIV.

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Like FeLV, feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) causes immune system deficiency in cats similar to the AIDS virus in human. Transmission occurs primarily through bite wounds. Generally cats/kittens who are spayed or neutered, indoor only or primarily and that tend not to contact and fight other cats have a low risk of exposure to FIV. Your cat should be tested after 6m of age.