Please take a moment to answer these three questions:
- Do you have a cat?
- Is it over 5 years old?
- Does it have unrestricted outdoor access?
If the answer to these three questions is YES then your kitty might be eligible to be a part of this important study.
We need cats who meet the above criteria, and who have never been vaccinated against FIV, and have never been tested for FIV. They also need to live within the postcode districts of 2170 or 2168.
For being part of the study you'll receive a $30 voucher to be used at either our Casula or Elizabeth Drive clinic.
What is the FIV Study?
This study is a world first, being conducted primarily to confirm the FIV vaccine is working under Australian conditions. With only ten clinics across Australia participating, we are very excited to be able to contribute to this important and valuable study.
You as an owner will also benefit from this study, by being provided valuable information on the health of you cat, including:
- a full physical examination
- check on the FIV status of your cat
- white blood cell analysis to assess the immune status of you cat.
What is Involved?
A small amount of blood (2.4ml) and a swab of saliva are all that is required from your cat, should you agree to participate in the study. A trained veterinarian will perform the blood collection, and a local anaesthetic cream will be used to minimise your cat's discomfort.
If you would like this valuable study please phone Elizabeth Drive Animal Hospital.
Remember, if your cat has ever been in a fight, there is a risk they could have contracted FIV!
This is an ongoing study, please forward to any friends who may meet the criteria for this study.
