Thursday 4 June 2020

Is Your Cat at Risk of FeLV?


Just like dogs and other pets, cats can be and are susceptible to various kinds of diseases because of various factors. If your favorite furry feline friend loves to go outdoors and mingle with other cats, there's a strong chance that he would contract FeLV by being in contact with another cat that had FeLV. 

So what's FeLV? FeLV or Feline leukemia virus is one of the top causes of death in cats (the top cause is trauma), and studies show FeLV kills about 85% of highly infected cats within as fast as three years of contracting the said virus.Feline leukemia virus is a highly contagious disease (but in cats only) and this can be transmitted by a cat to other cats through biting, saliva, grooming, body fluids, and even possibly through feces and urine. The virus can bring about lymphoma, anemia, or other cancers, and all cats are susceptible to this virus. 

Consult your vet Sarasota, FL about the best way to protect your pet from FeLV. Or click here and make an appointment.

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