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Do antibiotics help cats with FIV?

Do antibiotics help cats with FIV?

Is there any treatment for FIV? Secondary bacterial infections associated with feline AIDS can be effectively treated with antibiotics. Unfortunately, this is usually only temporary; new infections will continue to occur because of the suppressed immune system.

How are antibiotics used to treat FIV in cats?

Longer courses of antibiotics may be needed to treat bacterial infections if they are significantly immunosuppressed. Two forms of antiviral therapy are sometimes used in FIV-infected cats: Interferons are a group of naturally-produced compounds that have anti-viral effects and modify immune responses.

Is there a cure for feline immunodeficiency virus?

Unfortunately, there is currently no definitive cure for FIV. However, it is important to realize that while it is impossible to predict the survival of a given cat infected with FIV, cats infected with FIV can live very normal, healthy lives for many years if managed appropriately.

What does it mean if your cat has FIV?

FIV (Feline immunodeficiency virus) is a viral infection that affects cats. It causes affected animals to have a weaker immune system in comparison to non-FIV positive cats. FIV initially results in a short-lived illness which is often not noticed by a cat’s owner.

When to re-test a kitten for FIV?

Tests can result in a false negative or positive, which may occur for a variety of reasons. Due to the false results that occur it is important to re-test a kitten within six months after the first test, as it can take up to eight weeks or longer for a cat to develop FIV antibodies.

Unfortunately, there is currently no definitive cure for FIV. However, it is important to realize that while it is impossible to predict the survival of a given cat infected with FIV, cats infected with FIV can live very normal, healthy lives for many years if managed appropriately.

How long can a cat be infected with FIV?

As far as we know, once a cat is infected with FIV virus it will remain infected for the rest of its life, though it is not clear if all infected cats will become clinically ill. It may be weeks, months or even years after initial infection with FIV before a cat will develop clinical signs of illness. What type of disease does FIV cause?

What kind of medication can I give my Cat for FIV?

Zidovudine (AZT) and other antiviral medications have been used to treat some cats suffering from the effects of FIV infection. These drugs can reduce a cat’s viral load, but the side effects of treatment may outweigh the benefits.

What does FIV positive mean for a cat?

‘FIV-positive’ means that your cat has been infected by the virus, but if it is not showing signs it may be years, if ever, before the cat develops the clinical signs referred to as Feline AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome of cats). Just being diagnosed with the FIV virus does not mean your cat has feline AIDS. Is my family at risk?