Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) is similar in structure to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), but these two viruses are not infective between cats and humans.
FIV is transmitted primarily through bite wounds inflicted during cat fights or between mother and her kittens. Transmission of FIV among strictly indoor cats is unusual.
Symptoms of the earlier stages of the disease:
Recurrent fevers
Anemia
Weight loss
With progression of the disease, cats may develop chronic secondary infections of bladder and kidneys. The symptoms of these infections are:
Straining to urinate
Blood in urine
Frequent trips to the litter box
Urinating small amounts frequently
Failure to use litter box and urinating in unusual places
Crying when urinating or licking genital area excessively
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For more information on FIV go to the websites below:
www.allcreatures.com www.healthypet.com