Felis ISSN 2398-2950 Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) Owner Factsheet As its name suggests, Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) is closely related to the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) responsible for causing AIDS in people. There is no cure for either disease and the virus causes the gradual destruction of the white blood cells needed to protect the body against infectious diseases. However, the two viruses will only survive inside normal host species - in other words, there is no risk of humans catching FIV from a cat, or vice versa. How does the virus spread? This article is available in full to registered subscribers Sign up now to purchase a 30 day trial, or Login What happens to my cat if it is infected? This article is available in full to registered subscribers Sign up now to purchase a 30 day trial, or Login How widespread is the infection? This article is available in full to registered subscribers Sign up now to purchase a 30 day trial, or Login How do I know if my cat is incubating the disease? This article is available in full to registered subscribers Sign up now to purchase a 30 day trial, or Login What can be done to help my cat if it is infected? This article is available in full to registered subscribers Sign up now to purchase a 30 day trial, or Login What about my other cats? This article is available in full to registered subscribers Sign up now to purchase a 30 day trial, or Login