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Yes and no. It is an infection by a virus. The Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is a retrovirus that infects cats. The virus attacks the cat's immune system and can cause diseases, one of which can be a form of cancer of the blood cells called Lymphoma (a leukemia).
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∙ 14y agoThere is no single known cause for all of the different types of leukemia. The different leukemias likely have different causes. Known causes include natural and artificial ionizing radiation, viruses such as Human T-lymphotropic virus, and some chemicals, notably benzene and alkylating chemotherapy agents for previous malignancies. Until the cause or causes of leukemia are found, there is no way to prevent the disease. Even when the causes become known, they may not be readily controllable, such as naturally occurring background radiation, and therefore not especially helpful for prevention purposes.
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∙ 11y agoYes,leukemia can be found in amimals. Leukemia happens when blood cells are mutated. Animals have cells so its possible.
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∙ 14y agoMostly large animals catch leukemia. other amimals, such as cats, catch a type of leukemia that is not like human leukemia, and can be compared to aids
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∙ 11y agodogs can contract feline leukemia if they have gay relations with a cat.YUK!
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∙ 14y agoYes. Cat's can too! It's rare though.
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Can dogs get Leukemia?
No. Feline Leukemia is only found in cats.
What is the worst cancer for cats?
Feline Leukemia.
Is Mean Kitty still alive?
Yes, but he has feline leukemia :(
Can cats live with feline leukemia?
No. Dogs CANNOT contact feline aids. The only animal that can is another cat. Dogs CANNOT get feline leukemia either.
Cats with feline leukemia?
Yes, there is such a disease, and it's deadly. What do you want to know? All cats should be vaccinated for it, and any cat who roams outside is quite at risk. When I get a new cat I have it tested for Feline Leukemia before I even bring it home because it can easily spread and I have a cat that cannot be vaccinated due to a bad reaction. Take this disease very seriously.
Can a dog catch luekemia from a sister dog?
In cats, the Feline Leukemia virus is a highly contagious to other cats who share food bowls and litter pans. Dog Leukemia is not contagious to other dogs. Feline Leukemia is caused by a virus. In dogs, Leukemia is a cancer of the blood. Like most other types of cancer, the causes of Leukemia are not well-understood, there aren't any measures to prevent Leukemia in your dog.
What does the medical abbreviation FeLV mean?
FeLV stands for Feline Leukemia Virus, a retrovirus that causes leukemia in infected cats and undermines their immune systems.
Does the Bengal cat breed have a natural immunity against the feline leukemia virus?
No. No cat breed has a natural immunity against FLV (Feline Leukemia Virus), which is the reason why vaccinating kittens, no matter what the breed, against this and other diseases is so important.
What are the deadliest cat diseases?
There is Feline Leukemia, a kind of killer disease that kills many cats.
Can a cat catch nasal lymphoma from another cat?
Feline leukemia is a very contagious viral disease of cats. It is not related to the leukemia that people get, which is a type of cancer. Instead, it is an immune disease similar to human AIDS. The cats pass it to each other by body fluid, so if they eat and drink from the same container, they can catch the disease. Feline leukemia is fatal, and has no cure.
What shots should be given to an outdoor cat that hunts?
For sure Rabies and distemper shots, feline leukemia
What are the chances that a cat could catch feline leukemia from eating and drinking from the same dishes?
Pretty high.
