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.
Itâs also important to know that it may take years for an infected cat to show signs or FIV, which is why itâs essential to make sure outdoor cats are seen annually by a qualified vet. Signs and Symptoms of Feline Aids via Cornell University: 1  Poor coat condition and persistent fever with a loss of appetite are commonly seen.  Inflammation of the gums (gingivitis) and mouth (stomatitis) and chronic or recurrent infections of the skin, urinary bladder, and upper respiratory tract are often present.