However, due to a ruling in federal court, these drugs are not yet available in the United States. In February 2014, a federal Appeals Court upheld a lower court ruling that Pfizer's patent for Lyrica (pregabalin) remains valid, thus preventing generic competition for the drug through 2018.
What is FIV and how is it transmitted? FIV (Feline Immumodeficiency Virus) is a retrovirus in the same family as the human AIDS virus, with a few significant differences. It is estimated that in the United States, 2% of cats are infected with the FIV virus. http://cats.about.com/cs/healthissues/a/fiv_in_cats.htm.
Leukemia in Cats, Kittens. Feline Leukemia is a cancer of the cat's lymphocytes (white blood cells). It is caused by the Feline Leukemia Virus and is a common cause of illness and death in cats.Feline Leukemia can be transmitted from cat to cat via bodily fluids, primarily saliva. The presence of the virus can be detected via blood tests.Prevention often involves proper vaccination.t is caused by the Feline Leukemia Virus and is a common cause of illness and death in cats. Feline Leukemia can be transmitted from cat to cat via bodily fluids, primarily saliva. The presence of the virus can be detected via blood tests. Prevention often involves proper vaccination.