How Long Can A Cat Live With Feline Immunodeficiency?

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus

1. These symptoms may include:
2. Persistent fever
3. Weight loss and thinning
4. Chronic respiratory infections, such as nasal discharge and coughing
5. Gingivitis and oral ulcers
6. Chronic diarrhea or vomiting
7. Unhealthy coat, easy shedding
8. Increased susceptibility to infectious diseases, such as skin infections or urinary tract infections
9. Behavioral changes, such as lethargy, depression, or decreased interest in the surrounding environment
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The primary modes of transmission for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) are:

 Saliva Contact: FIV is primarily spread through saliva, so direct contact between cats is the main route of transmission. This may include sharing food bowls, grooming the same cat, intimate social behaviors, etc.

 Blood Transmission: Contact with blood is also a mode of transmission, usually through deep bite wounds or sharing needles. This mode of transmission is more common in stray cat colonies or multi-cat households.

 Sexual Contact: Although less common than saliva contact and blood transmission, FIV can also be spread through sexual contact. This mode of transmission is typically more likely to occur in non-neutered cats.

 Mother-to-Kitten Transmission: Mother cats can transmit the virus to kittens through nursing. Such transmission may occur during the nursing period after birth or during the period when the mother cat is carrying the virus.