Feline leukemia(FeLV), without the effective vaccine, can be fatal.  Protect your felines by visiting your vet to obtain the proper tests.

Feline leukemia virus (FeLV): "Leukemia means cancer of the white blood cells.  This was the first disease associated with the feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and, thus, the source of its name.  We tend to associate the name "leukemia" with all of the diseases associated with the virus, even though most are not cancers of the blood.  This virus causes many other fatal diseases in addition to leukemia.  The virus is transmitted by cat to cat contact.  The feline's immune system will be compromised so the cat is limited in its ability to ward off all sorts of infections.  Felines affected with feline leukemia may be carriers of the virus for long periods without displaying any illnesses.  However, a cat that is harboring the virus, although appearing to be healthy, may develop clinical signs when stressed by; surgery, injury or being lost.  It is commonly fatal over a period of time.

Feline leukemia (FeLV) testing and the vaccine to protect felines from it.

Yes, feline leukemia tests can determine if a feline harbors the virus.  Three different FeLV tests may be used to detect one particular virus protein in the cat.  Some tests detect earlier stages of infection, whereas others are used to detect later (i.e. irreversible) stages of infection.  Your vet may do the ELISA blood test or the ELISA tears/saliva test.

Yes, feline leukemia can be vaccinated against.  Although not 100% of felines that are vaccinated are totally protected, the vaccine is strongly recommended for cats that are exposed to open populations of cats, that is: outdoor cats.  There has been a definite decline in the incidence of feline leukemia virus (FeLV) infection and related diseases since vaccine use became widespread.  It is strongly recommended.  If your cat stays indoors at all times and is not in contact with another cat that goes outdoors, the need for the vaccine is minimal.  Ask your veterinarian to help you make a decision on the need for your cat.

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