•  On Jan, 22, 2020
•  Micah

Does My FIV Cat Really Need An Outdoor Enclosure? If there’s one thing that FIV cat owners hear all the time, it’s that it’s best if they keep their FIV cat indoors—and it’s true. Not only does it prevent the spread of FIV, but it also keeps immunocompromised FIV cats from becoming exposed to diseases […]

•  On Jan, 22, 2020
•  Micah

Are You Considering Adopting an FIV Cat? So you’re planning to adopt an FIV cat? That’s great! FIV cats are often overlooked (and euthanized) simply because not a lot of people understand what FIV really is. In addition, plenty of false information about FIV is circulating around the animal community and it’s causing perfectly adoptable […]

•  On Jan, 15, 2020
•  Micah

FIV Cats Are At High Risk for the Flu! Winter is here and temperatures are dropping! We’re wearing layers upon layers of clothing, putting heaters on blast, and sipping numerous amounts of hot cocoa; doing everything we can to keep ourselves warm and toasty. But what about our feline friends? If we can’t stand the […]

•  On Jan, 08, 2020
•  Micah

5 Supplements For FIV Cats As a pet parent to an FIV cat, you’ve probably heard your veterinarian (and a dozen other sources) say that a healthy diet, close monitoring, and regular vet visits are essential to your feline friend’s overall health more times than you can count. But as much as you may think […]

•  On Dec, 18, 2019
•  Micah

Is Your FIV Cat Protected from Ringworm? Whether you’re an experienced cat owner or a new pet parent, you’ve probably heard about ringworm. Perhaps, you’ve even fallen victim to it at one point. We get it. Having itchy, irritated skin isn’t fun for anyone—even for our feline friends. However, although any cat can contract the […]

•  On Dec, 11, 2019
•  Micah

How to Protect Your FIV Cat from Opportunistic Infections Most FIV cats are capable of living normal, healthy lives for years. However, since their immune function isn’t as strong as it was during their pre-FIV days, a few preventative measures will need to be put in place to make sure they stay in good condition. […]

•  On Dec, 04, 2019
•  Micah

Does Your FIV Cat Have Pink Eye? Generally, with proper nutrition and regular vet visits, FIV cats can live normal, healthy lives for several years without showing signs of illness. However, they do tend to be more vulnerable to infections. That’s why most FIV cat parents keep their feline companions under close supervision in case […]

•  On Nov, 27, 2019
•  Micah

7 Ways to Keep Your Indoor-Only FIV Cat Stimulated If you have an FIV cat, then you’ve probably been told by a friend, a shelter staff, or perhaps your veterinarian that it’s best to keep them indoors. It’s true! Although most FIV cats are capable of living normal, disease-free lives for years, they’re still more […]

•  On Nov, 20, 2019
•  Kelly Nash

Does your cat have a mouthful of teeth that are causing extreme discomfort and a lack of appetite?  That constant pain may be caused by relentless bacteria as a result of the Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), an auto-immune disease that affects cats worldwide.  While the virus can be slow-acting and a cat may not show […]

•  On Nov, 13, 2019
•  Micah

How to Make Your FIV Cat Feel More Comfortable If you’re an experienced FIV cat owner, then you’re probably familiar with the three stages of FIV and the health issues involved with each one. Since FIV attacks the immune system, it doesn’t have a specific set of symptoms. Instead, it makes an FIV cat vulnerable […]