Is Your Cat at Risk for FeLV?

You should assume that all cats are at risk for FeLV (Feline Leukemia Virus) in order to take the right precautions to keep your cat safe and well. For instance, your cat should be tested for FeLV routinely as well as treated with possible vaccines that may be available. It is important to understand that the virus is only in cats and it cannot be spread to dogs or humans. FeLV can cause anemia, lymphoma and a suppressed immune system in cats. The chances of your cat contracting FeLV are higher if your cat spends time outdoors since he may come in contact with an infected cat. FeLV can be transmitted through bodily fluids including blood and saliva. If your cat has FeLV then he should be kept separate from other cats in the home to avoid your well cats from getting FeLV and to avoid your FeLV cat from catching something. Click here to ask your veterinarians Litchfield Park, AZ for more information.