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UPDATE ON FELINE
LEUKEMIA and FELINE IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE DISEASE
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| A good portion of the information
that you will find on this sheet is from a 2001 report provided by the AMERICAN
ASSOCIATION OF FELINE PRACTITIONERS (AAFP) and is felt to be the most current
information with regard to Feline Leukemia (FeLV) AND Feline Immunosuppressive
Virus (FIV). The Association feels that the following are now accepted facts: |
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- The AAFP now recommends
testing cats and kittens for both FeLV and FIV, regardless of age.
- Cats infected with
FeLV or FIV may live for many years
- A decision for euthanasia
should not be made solely on the basis of whether or not a cat is infected.
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| The following are recommendations
by the AAFP as to when a cat or kitten should be tested for FeLV and FIV viruses: |
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- a. Before vaccinating for Feline
Leukemia
- b. Whenever cats are sick, regardless
of age, previous test results, or FeLV vaccination status. Below is a table that
includes some of the illnesses associated with FeLV and FIV.
- c. When new cats or kittens are
adopted.
- d. Whenever cats have been exposed
to known positive cats or any cat with unknown history.
- e. Annual testing of those cats
with high exposure status (those that fight with other cats or live in FeLV or
FIV infected environments).
- f. Any cat should be tested for
FeLV and FIV at least 60 days following a fight or bite wound.
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Systemic Infections
Skin Disorders
Ocular Disorders
-Hemobartonella
-Fungal Infections (ringworm)
-Uveitis
Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders
Respiratory Tract Infections
Urogenital Disorders
-Chronic
diarrhea
-Chronic upper respiratory infection
-Incontinence
Neurologic Disorders
Blood Disorders
Neoplasia
-Behavior
changes
-Anemia
-Lymphoma
Oral Disorders
-Stomatitis
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We hope that this information has
been helpful in understanding the complexity of both Feline Leukemia and Feline
Immunosuppressive disease. If you have further questions please check with one
of the doctors.
Thank you for your interest in your
cat’s health.
The Ashworth Road Animal Hospital
Staff
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