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+ + + PAWS Chicago at the Forefront of Groundbreaking Shelter Medicine Study Study of FIV-infected cats aims to increase understanding of the disease and create best practices to improve long-term health of FIV+ cats. By Dr. Annette L. Litster + What is Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, or FIV, is a disease that suppresses the immune system of cats, leaving them potentially more vulnerable to infections and illnesses that healthy cats with strong immune systems would be protected against. The disease is typically spread among cats though the saliva transmission via bite wounds. Similar to HIV in humans, FIV is not contracted through casual contact. While FIV-infection in cats is sometimes associated with poor health (including fever, poor coat condition, enlarged lymph nodes, and weight loss), many FIVpositive cats live long and healthy lives without signs of infection. However, with the limited information known about cats living with FIV, an accurate prognosis is very difficult for veterinarians to provide. When diagnosed with FIV, the life-expectancy of an infected cat can be very good. However, some cats will eventually succumb to the effects of the virus on the immune system and infection progresses to feline AIDS. In traditional shelter settings, FIV-infected cats are often euthanized immediately following the diagnosis, mostly because so little is known about the possible outcome for pet cats infected with the virus. Because the outcome of infection can be so variable, it is important to be able to predict whether a cat has a good prognosis or is likely to go on to develop AIDS so that veterinarians, animal shelters and cat adopters can make better, more informed decisions about the wellbeing of the cats under their care. A Groundbreaking Study A collaborative and groundbreaking project is taking place between PAWS Chicago, Purdue University, Bristol University, Glasgow University and the Fitzhugh B. Crews FIV Cat Sanctuary, to study naturally occurring FIV-infection in cats and determine the specific effects of the infection. This study, which will follow 150 20 Continued on page 22
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