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.
The virus transmits more easily to cats that are unhealthy. If the cat has a bite wound or an injury, have a vet run a test for feline AIDS. If boarding or traveling with the cat, be sure the FIV vaccination is up to date. If the cat has feline AIDS, prevent the spread of the virus by isolating the cat from others.