Care for a Cat with Feline Leukemia

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How to Care for a Cat with Feline Leukemia
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Feline Leukemia Virus FELV is a relatively common viral disease of cats. Some cats acquire this infection at a very young age by being born to an FELV infectedcat others contract this disease through direct contact with saliva from an infected cat. Most cats with FELV lead full normal lives but these cats do have special environmental and health requirements and are susceptible to some health consequences once infected. 1 X Research source AAFP Feline Retrovirus Management Guidelines Make sure that your cat actually has FeLV. Take your cat to a veterinary clinic so that your cats blood can be drawn and tested. The test for FeLV is very sensitive and accurate. however it is often necessary to retest the cat after four weeks to see if they are still positive or have fought off the infection and are now immune.

Look for symptoms of infection. Cats who have recently come in contact with the virus may show signs of the initial viral infection with non specific signs such as low energy fever or a decreased appetite.

Understand the complications that can arise should your cat have FeLV. While the disease can be managed and may even go into remission flare ups are always possible. FeLV can lead to cancers ongoing susceptibility to infection immune system suppression and severe anemia. It can also contribute to breeding abnormalities andabnormalities with red blood cells.

Be ready to take extra precautions and care measures if your cat has FeLV. He or she can live for several years without the disease causing major problems if given appropriate care. In some cases the cat may even become leukemia negative meaning that they will live a long and happy life.Although a diagnosis of FeLV can be emotionally devastating, it is important to realize that cats with FeLV can live normal lives for prolonged periods of time
Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) is a virus that attacks the immune system of a cat
Keeping infected cats indoors to prevent spread of infection to other cats and to reduce the exposure to other infections agents
Signs can include:

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