FIV or Feline Immunodeficiency Virus is the feline-specific form of what we call HIV or AIDS. FIV attacks and suppresses your cat’s immune system, meaning that she is significantly more at risk of developing illness. There are many infectious agents in the environment that would not cause sickness in a healthy cat. However, since your cat with FIV has a compromised immune system, these same organisms could have a much more potent effect and make her quite unwell.
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Blood testing is something that we as humans are quite used to. However, there are times when our precious pet may require a blood test too. There are various reasons why your vet may recommend that your furry, scaled or feathered friend has her blood checked, but it is not suggested without good reason. There are some distinct benefits to blood tests for pet that we will look at in more detail.
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Most people have heard of Lyme disease, but far fewer know anything about it. Others may have heard extracts of information, but their actual understanding of the disease is very limited. Nevertheless, Lyme disease is something that poses a very real threat to humans and animals alike, particularly in certain parts of the country.
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Some dog bones and chews can be dangerous for dogs. Learn about the safest synthetic dog bones and chews, and which ones your dog might like.
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Vaccinations are a crucially important part of any pet preventative care program and have been proven to save the lives of countless pets over the years. However, the main difficulty with vaccinations is that it is virtually impossible to tell exactly how long a vaccine remains effective for. Sure, there is an approximate guideline, but since every animal is unique and may react in a slightly different way, there is no sure-fire way of knowing just how many months or years your pet will be protected for.
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