Protocols: Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) and Feline …
WEBLearn why Alley Cat Allies recommends against testing community cats for FIV and FeLV, two feline-only retroviruses that cannot be transmitted to humans or other animals. Find out when and how to test cats for these viruses and how to protect them from infection.
FeLV and FIV - Animal Humane Society
WEBLearn about FeLV and FIV, contagious diseases that can damage the immune systems and cause cancers in cats. Find out how to test, prevent, and treat these diseases and their effects on cats.
WEBLearn about the latest updates on feline leukemia virus (FeLV), a contagious retrovirus that can cause disease in cats. Find out how to screen, confirm, and stage FeLV infections using ELISA and PCR tests, and how to monitor and care for infected cats.
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) | Cornell University College of ...
WEBLearn about FIV, a common and serious disease that attacks the immune system of cats. Find out how FIV is transmitted, diagnosed, and treated, and how to prevent it with testing and vaccination.
WEBLearn how to diagnose and manage feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) infection using SNAP Feline Triple Test, SNAP FIV/FeLV Combo Test, and other tests. See the flowchart for testing, vaccination, and clinical signs of FIV.
Feline Leukemia Virus - Cornell University College of Veterinary …
WEBIFA tests detect the presence of virus particles within white blood cells. A positive result in these initial tests indicate that a cat has an active FeLV infection with viral replication, which means there is either an early-stage infection, or a progressive infection.
Viral Disease Testing in Cats | VCA Animal Hospitals
WEBFeline viral testing typically encompasses testing for feline leukemia virus (FeLV), feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), and sometimes feline coronavirus which causes feline infectious peritonitis (FIP).
FIV in Cats - Best Friends Animal Society
WEBFIV is a virus that weakens the cat's immune system and can be transmitted by bite wounds, blood, or milk. Learn how to test, treat, and prevent FIV in cats and how it affects their lifespan and health.
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) - ASPCApro
WEBThe most common diagnostic test for FIV is a combination FeLV/FIV point of care (POC) screening blood test that detects FIV antibodies. False positive results are uncommon, especially when testing is limited to sick or exposed cats.
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) | VCA Animal Hospitals
WEBThe most common screening test is called an ELISA test (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay). A positive test result means that the cat has produced antibodies to the virus, and it is likely that it has been and still is infected by the virus.