feline

of, relating to, or belonging to the Felidae, a family of predatory mammals, including cats, lions, leopards, and cheetahs, typically having a round head and retractile claws: order Carnivora (carnivores)

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feline

Belonging to the cat family; includes lions, tigers, and jaguars.

feline

[′fē‚līn]

(vertebrate zoology)

Of or relating to the genus Felis.

Catlike.

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References in periodicals archive

Comparison of risk factors for seropositivity to feline immunodeficiency virus and feline leukemia virus among cats: a case-case study.

Frecuencia del virus de inmunodeficiencia felina (VIF) en el Sur del Valle de Aburra, Colombia (2013-2015)

Nilkumhang, "Prevalence of feline leukaemia virus and feline immunodeficiency virus infection in Thailand," in Proceedings of the 28th Congress of World Small Animal Association, Bangkok, Thailand, 2003.

Molecular detection, phylogenetic analysis, and identification of transcription motifs in feline leukemia virus from naturally infected cats in Malaysia

Frequent perinatal transmission of feline immunodeficiency virus by chronically infected cats.

Seroprevalencia del virus de leucemia e inmunodeficiencia felina en gatos de Monteria, Cordoba

Serological survey of Toxoplasma gondii, feline immunodeficiency virus and feline leukemia virus in urban stray cats in Belgium.

Prevalencia de Leucemia Viral Felina, inmunodeficiencia viral felina y dirofilariosis felina en gatos refugiados en un albergue de animales en Maracaibo, Venezuela

FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis), FIV (Feline immunodeficiency virus) or FELV (Feline Leukaemia virus) are all transmitted by sexual contact between cats and can be spread to offspring via the mother, so this poor cat should be brought to a vet and checked over asap.

Make nasty critters flea; Pets corner

had to have it put down," Manvatkhar said."Three cats were also put down because they had FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) which we think they got from mixing with feral cats."It's a race against time to get the other animals out."Manvatkhar used to live in Jebel Ali Village herself and says around 300 villas need to be checked for abandoned pets.Although developer Nakheel will not start construction work on the site until later this year, preliminary earthworks have already begun.More than 40,000 people are expected to live in the redeveloped Jebel Ali Village community, which will include a school, shops, restaurants, cafes, hotels, fitness facilities and playgrounds.If you would like to help gather the unwanted pets call Manvatkhar on 050 475 2005.paul.mclennan@7days.ae

Animals deserted

A FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus) is three times more common in males than females.

Elaine Pendlebury'S COLUMN vet's advice

I obtained a few drops of blood and used a simple test kit to check for feline leukemia virus and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV).

The Nine Lives of Chico Morales

Q OUR neutered Tom cat has Feline Immunodeficiency Virus. He is fine, but I'm pregnant.

PETS AND THEIR PEOPLE: Q & A - IT'S GERB WARFARE; Bradley Viner answers your pet problems

I was informed that he is feline leukemia negative, but he is infected with feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV).

FIV-Positive Cat Battling Pain: Manage this with proactive veterinary care

We also found that Danny has Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) which means he will need to be kept as an indoor housecat and will not be able to mix with other cats.

All they want is a loving home; The Mail has linked up with the RSPCA to help to find homes for pets at the charity's Animal Centre at Newbrook Farm, Frankley Green, Birmingham..