Common Cat Illnesses
- 1. Top 5 Serious Cat Illnesses Only Your Vet Can Diagnose
- 2. Feline Upper Respiratory Infections
- 3. Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
- 4. Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
- 5. Should an FIV Cat Eat Special Food?
- 6. Feline Distemper or Panleukopenia
- 7. Feline Leukemia Virus
- 8. Feline Panleukopenia Fact Sheet
- 9. Overactive Thyroid Disease in Cats
Should an FIV Cat Eat Special Food?
The following is an excerpt from Petfinder.com's FurKeeps Kickoff Ask the Experts Forum.
Q: Do you recommend any particular type of food or dietary supplements for FIV+ cats?
A: I don't have a specific diet or supplement that I recommend, but regular veterinary visits and preventive care are important to keep FIV+ cats healthy.
If they do become sick with even something routine, they may need to be treated differently than FIV-negative cats would (for example, a longer course of antibiotics).
Feeding a good-quality diet, stress reduction, treatment of any other concurrent diseases, and regular monitoring and treatment/prevention for fleas, internal parasites, and heartworm would all be high on my list.
Dr. Stephanie Janeczko D.V.M.
Medical Director
Animal Care & Control of New York City
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