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As the above article appeariing in the “West Australian” indicates, Perth has the highest incidence of FIV in Australia, a staggering 26% of the cats tested. This evidence, together with our own experience with the number of
cases seen in our practices, would indicate it is highly adviseable to vaccinate all at-risk cats.
FIV is spread by bite wounds so unless your cat is locked inside 100% of the time it is at risk of contracting this infection. Much like the situation with HIV, disease is not seen for a variable period after infection and may
take a wide variety of forms. This means a cat may look healthy but harbour the virus for long periods being a source of infection to other cats long before the possibility of showing disease symptoms.
Vaccination is by a 3 vaccination course which is most easily undertaken with a kitten’s initial vaccinations. Adult cats may be vaccinated but we strongly advise an FIV blood test ( a simple in-house test) prior to starting the course.
Please phone us if you require further information.
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