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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.
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.
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.
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.
What are common cat disases that a cat can get?
Some well-known diseases in cats are Feline enteritis (Panleucopaenia), Cat flu, Feline leukemia virus and Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV). Domestic cats should be vaccinated against the first three. The risk of FIV infection can be reduced by neutering, as this reduces fighting behaviours- FIV is transmitted by bodily fluids such as blood and saliva, mainly through bites.
Can dogs get Leukemia?
No. Feline Leukemia is only found in cats.
What is felv vaccine for cats?
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.
What is the worst cancer for cats?
Feline Leukemia.
Can people get feline leukemia?
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).
What are some diseases that kittens can get?
Cancer. Cancer is a class of diseases in which cells grow uncontrollably, invade surrounding tissue and may spread to other areas of the body. Diabetes. Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) Feline Leukemia Virus (FelV) Heartworm. High-Rise Syndrome. Rabies.
What type of microorganism is feline distemper caused from?
Feline panleukopenia virus
Is Mean Kitty still alive?
Yes, but he has feline leukemia :(
