| Is Your Cat FeLV or FIV Postive? |
The problem is, you can't always tell! Here's what you need to know about
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) and Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV).
FIV and FeLV infections are major causes of illness and death in cats. Both
viruses are spread contagiously from cat to cat.
But even healthy cats can carry the infection and spread viruses to other
cats. Signs of disease may not become apparent for weeks, months, and
even years after they first become infected.
FIV is typically spread when one cat bites another, but in some rare cases an
infected mother can infect her kittens.
FeLV is spread when the saliva or urine from an infected cat comes in
contact with another cat. This can happen when they groom each other or
share food and water bowls or litter boxes. Kittens born to these mothers
are commonly infected as well.
We recommend testing for your cat which is a simple blood test, with the
result in minutes. You should have this test done if:
FIV and FeLV affect cats in similar ways - primarily by interfering with thecats immune system's ability to ward off infections.
Some of the early stage symptoms could be:
And the advanced symptoms might be:
So please give us a call today, to make an appointment for your kitty to be tested!!!
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) and Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV).
FIV and FeLV infections are major causes of illness and death in cats. Both
viruses are spread contagiously from cat to cat.
But even healthy cats can carry the infection and spread viruses to other
cats. Signs of disease may not become apparent for weeks, months, and
even years after they first become infected.
FIV is typically spread when one cat bites another, but in some rare cases an
infected mother can infect her kittens.
FeLV is spread when the saliva or urine from an infected cat comes in
contact with another cat. This can happen when they groom each other or
share food and water bowls or litter boxes. Kittens born to these mothers
are commonly infected as well.
We recommend testing for your cat which is a simple blood test, with the
result in minutes. You should have this test done if:
 | If your cat has never been tested before. | |
| If your cat is sick. | |
| When you adopt a new cat to avoid infecting others. | |
| Before bringing any stray cat into your household. | |
| If your cat has recently been exposed to an infected cat. | |
| If your cat spends a lot of time outdoors or co-mingles with other cats. |
FIV and FeLV affect cats in similar ways - primarily by interfering with the
Some of the early stage symptoms could be:
| Decreased appetite | |
| Decreased grooming | |
| Decreased energy |
And the advanced symptoms might be:
| Marked loss of appetite | |
| Weight Loss | |
| Weakness | |
| Pale Gums | |
| Mouth Sores | |
| Diarrhea | |
| Enlarged lymph nodes | |
| Abcesses | |
| Hiding more than usual |
So please give us a call today, to make an appointment for your kitty to be
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