Given that the predominant mode of transmission is via
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As the most significant mode of transmission of FIV is by biting, FIV positive animale should be neutered and, if possible, kept indoors to prevent onward spread of infection. At the very least, infected cats should be kept in at night, since this is when the majority of cat fights occur<sup>2</sup>. In multicat households,
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biting, the FIV-positive cat should be neutered, where
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appropriate, and prevented from fighting. In some cases,
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this may require confinement indoors, which may also
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be of benefit in protecting the cat from contact with
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other infectious agents. It is generally recommended that
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FIV-positive cats are kept in at night at least, since this is