FIV or Feline Immunodeficiency Virus is an incurable virus that can cause the immune system of infected cats to be compromised. Immunodeficiency is the medical term used to describe the body’s inability to develop a normal immune response.
As a result of immunodeficiency, most infected cats do not show symptoms and have normal life expectancy, however they are prone to developing other infections and certain types of cancer. Click here to learn more.
For the most up to date information on FIV visit Maddie’s Institute to view their informative webcast, which includes:-
- Latest evidence-based information from recently published studies.
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- Likelihood of FIV transmission in mixed-cat households.
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- Signs of FIV.
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- Overview of available diagnostic methods.
- Antiviral treatments, management and prognosis.
Dahlia and Lizzie
Sisters and best friends forever, Dahlia and Lizzie are each other’s yin and yang along the pathway of life. Where Lizzie is quite shy, showing up now and then for a quick cuddle, Dahlia is VERY friendly and will lap up all of the extra attention. Dahlia even takes her friendly personality one step further by greeting her human by the door at the end of a day, in hopes of snagging a snuggle. She takes attention gathering in another direction by flopping on her back anywhere, anytime for a belly rub to show how good it is to see you. Lizzie has her own tactics for getting the foster crew to play that include carrying toys around in her mouth and strategically throwing them at the other cats.
Our Tortie girl, Dahlia, found out that she is FIV pawsitive but knows that this is nothing to worry her pretty little head about. FIV+ kitties live perfectly normal lives alongside all other animals and humans.. including her FIV negative sister, Lizzie. All they require is to live safely indoors and be spoiled with high quality food and lots of love. For more information about FIV, you can email us, talk with the foster family or check out this article.
Together, these sisters make an undeniably darling duo and will fill your home with nothing but love and light. Neither have met children yet, but adore other cats and have no problem with the super friendly dog in foster care. As always, a proper introduction is the key to success when bringing new fur friends into your family. Victoria: 971.716.9253 – lives in Stayton.
Photos by the very talented pet photographer Terri Jacobson: