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FeLV vaccine is a vaccine for domestic cats that immunizes them against FeLV, or Feline Leukemia Virus. FeLV infection results in the cat developing leukemia, a cancer of the white blood cells; the virus cannot be cured and the disease is progressive and fatal.
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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.
How much are your first vet bills for a Siberian kitten?
The first vet bills for a Siberian kitten will vary depending on the area of the country in which you live. Typically, you will be required to pay for an exam, an Felv vaccine, an FIV vaccine, a test for Felv/FIV/Heartworm called a combo test, and an intestinal parasite screen. You can expect to pay between $150 and $250.
What is felv leuk combo test for cats mean?
It means that the vet is gunna test your cat for cat-aids =)
Can Cat aids contagious to dogs?
Answer:Currently there is no proof that humans can be infected with FeLV, but those with suppressed immune systems should refrain from contact with infected cats. This includes those on AIDS therapy, pregnant women, infants, and the elderly.Answer:If FeLV had ever been detected in human blood, it would be international news. It is a fiction that humans can contract it, much less have major health complication and die from it. THere are "germaphobes" who prefer that all FeLV+ be euthanized... a tragedy since these cats can live for years.
Does Sparta from the mean kitty videos on you-tube really have leukemia?
Edit - leukemia in cats is NOT the same as leukemia in humans. It is NOT cancer NOR is it a death sentence. I had a FeLV (feline leukemia virus) cat and a FiV cat (feline AIDS) and both cats lived to be 20 and 22, respectively. Yes, he really does. Leukemia in cats is not an automatic death sentence, he has probably got a 50% chance of surviving at least three years. A few cats are carriers who never get sick at all. It's a fairly common, easily-spread disease in cats. There are treatments but no cure, but there is an effective vaccine. Good luck Sparta, we love you.
Does Sparta from the mean kitty videos on you tube really have leukemia?
Edit - leukemia in cats is NOT the same as leukemia in humans. It is NOT cancer NOR is it a death sentence. I had a FeLV (feline leukemia virus) cat and a FiV cat (feline AIDS) and both cats lived to be 20 and 22, respectively. Yes, he really does. Leukemia in cats is not an automatic death sentence, he has probably got a 50% chance of surviving at least three years. A few cats are carriers who never get sick at all. It's a fairly common, easily-spread disease in cats. There are treatments but no cure, but there is an effective vaccine. Good luck Sparta, we love you.
What is a FVRCP Vaccine?
This is a combination vaccine often used in veterinary medicine to protect cats against certain common illnesses, mostly upper respiratory viruses.
How can you treat your cat for feline leukemia?
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.
WHAt is fdrcp for cats?
The FVRCP vaccine is an extremely effective way to protect your kitty against 3 highly contagious and life-threatening feline diseases
Can cats eat before they get a rabies shot?
Yes. You can feed the cat before rabies vaccine shot.
How does toxoplasmosis figure in with the death of an older cat?
Unless your cat had a dysfunctional immune system (such as co-infection with FeLV or FIV), toxoplasmosis likely had nothing to do with your cat's death. Most cats carry Toxoplasma organisms all their life and have no ill effects with it.
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.
