What is FeLV? FeLV, or Feline Leukemia Virus, is among the most popular conditions that a cat could get. FeLV is not a cancer, but a virus which causes cancer to grow in the blood cells.
Several cats acquire this virus and are able to fight it off. If this happens, then you will probably never even realize that your cat had the virus. However, if your cat's immunity mechanism is hampered, or, for some other reason the virus makes its way into the bloodstream, then it can cause your kitty to have many health conditions and, eventually, lead to cancer.
Your cat might be showing some of the the following symptoms: anemia, loss of appetite, weight reduction, blood in the stool, jaundice, diarrhea, bowel problems, bad coats, swollen lymph nodes, respiratory distress. If your cat suffers any of these symptoms please bring him to the veterinarian. It might or might not be FeLV, however it has to be taken care of as soon as possible.
FeLV is contagious from cat to cat. It might be spread via saliva, tears, and perhaps also urine as well as feces. In case you have a cat you know has Feline Leukemia Virus, then it is important that you keep it far from other cats. However, humans can not contract Feline Leukemia Virus, so it is safe for you to spend lots of time with your kitty!
There are 2 blood tests which are used to diagnose the cat. The first test can be carried out quickly at your vet's office, the second must be sent out to a lab for processing. If a cat has FeLV, he can live somewhere from a few weeks to a month or two, depending on how fast the disease develops and the quality of care he is receiving.
There is no treatment for this, but there are vaccinations. That is why it is so important to get your cat vaccinated, particularly if he goes outdoors, and is around some other cats.
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