Re: Kitty AIDS (FIV)

"Fat Freddy" <howlin@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:310120060703281042%howlin@xxxxxxxxxx

> I wonder how many cat owners are getting the AIDS vaccine for their
> cats? ///

No way would I get it. Once the cat has the vaccine, they then test +ve
for FIV in FIV tests and there is no way to determine if they have had
the vaccine or whether they have FIV. I could effectively be signing a
death warrant for my cats if they were picked up by the RSPCA for some
reason. AFAIK, the vaccine is also not particularly effective.

Helen M


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