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There is a very slight possibility that the FeLV vaccine could cause some harm to your cat. Of the rare side effects, the most common is a vaccine site reaction, where the site is warm to the touch, red and possibly itchy or irritating to your cat. The cat may also run a slight fever for a couple of days.

One of the least common side effects is the potential for a vaccine-associated sarcoma. This is a tumor of connective tissue that develops at the site of a vaccine and tends to be invasive and aggressive. However, this is extremely rare, and FeLV is much more common and untreatable.

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Feline leukemia may be something your cat got from its Parents, or something it gets from other cats. What I reccomend is that you shoul keep your cat away from other animals or pets , if you have any. If your cat is eating grass every now and then, you should consult your vet and get a test done.

P. s ; keep your cat well away from kids.

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Yes, however, the vaccination that the veterinarian administers to the cat is a multi purpose vaccination. Talk to your veterinarian if this vaccination has covered feline leukemia.

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Cats with feline leukemia?

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