FeLV and FIV are retroviruses that occur worldwide, with prevalence varying by location. In the U.S. , incidence of FIV/FeLV is highest in the mid-Atlantic and eastern regions and second highest in the northwestern regions. The most effective way to prevent infection is to prevent exposure to infected cats. Testing to identify infected cats is the mainstay of preventing viral … [Read more...]
Management of FeLV and/or FIV
Today, we shall check out the management of Felv and/or FIV. Enjoy! Identification of FeLV or FIV Status All cats should be tested for FeLV and FIV infection. This particularly important for cats in multiple-cat households, but is also important for cats in single-cat households, because either of these retroviral infections may impact a cat's health status and long-term management. Both FeLV … [Read more...]
Felv Test for Cats Importance + Guidelines
Should Felv Test for Cats be conducted on all cats? All cats should be tested for infection with feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV). Cats infected with FeLV or FIV may live for many years. A decision for euthanasia should never be made solely on the basis of whether or not a cat is infected. A confirmed positive test result should be considered only an … [Read more...]
Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) Fact List
The Feline Leukemia Virus fact list contains series of things you should know and actions to take in situations where your cat tests-positive. Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) Fact List The Problem Felines #1 Killer. FeLV infection occurs worldwide, with prevalence varying by location. Feline leukemia virus is associated with the illness and death of more cats than any other infectious agent. It … [Read more...]
What is FIV in Cats: Signs, Causes, and Treatments
What is FIV in cats? The Feline Immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is a crucial viral infection of cats that happens all over the world. The Virus is also called Feline Aids. This Feline Aids was first uncovered during the investigation of a disease outbreak in a past healthy colony of rescue cats in the USA, that had been exhibiting similar signs to people with the acquired immunodeficiency … [Read more...]
What is FeLV in Cats- Test, Symptoms, Test & Vaccine
What is FeLV in cats? Feline Leukaemia virus (FeLV) is a super important infection of cats happening all around the globe. FeLV is part of a collection of viruses referred to as “oncornaviruses” and these viruses are able to cause the development of cancer (tumour) in infected felines. Cats struck with FeLV can grow lymphoma (a solid tumour of lymphocytes – a form of white blood cell), other … [Read more...]