![]() ![]() They know a sucker when they smell one□.actually they smell the other cats that I feed outside, giving them shelter,water and food. He's in love with a female who also has no teeth, also a stray that showed up on our front porch, dying. He nibbles on my hand and all I feel are his gums.no teeth. ![]() He's the sweetest, gentelest cat we have. ![]() Still has areas where his fur has grown back white where the wounds were. Took him to vet who said he had cat aids, gave him injections of meds and vitamins, pulled his teeth that were falling out. Been attacked by some other male cat, obviously, as young cat. I've been caring a stray male that showed up sick, skinny, almost dead. In this case we are talking about HIV, which is the human immunodeficiency virus. Although it is the same disease, FIV is not the same virus that infects humans. A cat infected with AIDS can never infect a human even by biting them. Vaccinate the new pet against the most common infectious diseasesĬan a cat with AIDS infect me?: No, feline AIDS does not attack humans.Disinfect or replace all belongings of the deceased cat.In addition, feline AIDS is only transmitted through saliva and blood, and without an infected cat that bites, contagion to a new pet is very unlikely.Īs with any other infectious disease, we recommend some preventive measures: My cat has died of AIDS, is it safe to carry a new one?: Without the carrier, FIV is very unstable and can not survive more than a few hours. However, as this is somewhat difficult to control, we recommend that the infected cat be isolated, as if it were any other infectious disease. Remember that feline AIDS is only transmitted through bites. One of my cats has AIDS but the others do not: If cats do not fight each other there is no possibility of contagion. Even when it seems that their health is improving, you should be very attentive to aspects such as weight and fever. When we speak of a dignified life, we mean that a pet with a feline aids, can live with dignity and minimal care. It will depend on how their immune system responds to the attack of diseases. Life expectancy: It is important that you keep in mind that the life expectancy of a cat with AIDS is not easy to predict. What we can do to help our pet and give them a decent life is to keep any diseases at bay that may attack while their immune system is weak. No treatment acts directly on the FIV itself. ![]() It is recommended that their diet be high in calories, to fight against the deterioration of the infected animal. There are also anti-inflammatory drugs that will help control diseases such as gingivitis and stomatitis.Īs well as medication, you should also alter your usual feeding routine for cats with AIDS. We must keep in mind that these treatments must be carried out constantly, otherwise our feline friend may develop new infections. There are antimicrobial drugs that can help control infections or bacteria that attack the animal. If this was not enough and your cat is infected you have to work on strengthening their immune system. Even more frequently if they come home with some scratch or bite. Always avoid fights with stray cats and do a checkup at least once a year. To prevent your cat from becoming infected with the AIDS virus, remember to control your visits to the outdoors. The best cure is prevention, however, although the AIDS disease in cats has no vaccine, with proper care an infected pet can have a happy life. ![]()
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