Feline Leukemia Virus

Feline Leukemia Virus

Feline Leukemia virus (FeLV) is a virus that infects the immune system and is transmitted by saliva or nasal secretions.

The feline leukemia virus can be lethal and currently there is no known cure, but protection is available with an annual feline leukemia vaccine.

Fast Facts

Cat Vaccines can prevent this deadly disease
Specific to felines only
Leading disease killer in cats
Can not transfer to humans

Symptoms

Anemia
Loss of pink or red color in the gums
Weight loss
Recurring illness
Weakness
Lethargy
Fever
Diarrhea
Breathing difficulty
Mouth and/or eyes turn yellow¹

Diseases Caused by FeLV

Imunodeficiency
Anemia
Immune-mediated diseases
Reproductive problems
Gastrointestinal disease
Neurologic disease
Platelet disorders
Lymphadenopathy (enlarged lymph nodes)
Neoplasia

Disclaimer

The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think your pet has Feline Leukemia Virus, please consult your veterinarian.

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The Mahalo Top 7

Wikipedia: Feline Leukemia Virus
The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA): Feline Leukemia Virus
Veterinary Partner.com: Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)
The Merck Veterinary Manual: Feline Leukemia Virus and...
PetEducation.com: What is Feline Leukemia?
Pawprints and Purrs, Inc: Feline Leukemia Virus Disease
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine: Feline Leukemia Virus

Feline Leukemia Virus News and Articles

The Record.com: Leukemia Vaccination Very Unlikely to Harm Cats (2007)
Health24: Shield Your Cat From This Killer (2007)
The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA): Feline Leukemia Virus

Feline Leukemia Virus Symptoms and Treatment

PAWS: Symptoms and Diagnosis
Healthy Pet: Feline Leukemia Symptoms
Tree House Animal Foundation: Checking the Signs of Feline Leukemia
Long Beach Animal Hospital: Feline Leukemia Treatment
Greenbrier Veterinary Hospital: Treating Feline Leukemia

Feline Leukemia Virus Prevention

Mahalo's Guide to Cat Vaccines
Berkeley East Bay Humane Society: How can I Keep My Cat From Becoming Infected?
Cornell Chronicle: Testing and Quarantines Help Prevent Spread of Feline Leukemia

Feline Leukemia Virus Scientific and Medical Journal Articles

Oxford Journals: Detection of the Integrated Feline Leukemia Viruses in a Cat Lymphoid Tumor Cell...
PubMed Central: Detection of Feline Leukemia Virus Infection in Saliva
Journal of Virology: Feline Leukemia Virus Long Terminal Repeat Activates Collagenase IV...
American Association for the Advancement of Science: Molecular Cloning of a Feline Leukemia Virus...
Journal of Wildlife Diseases: Feline Leukemia Virus in a Captive Bobcat

Feline Leukemia Virus Clinical Trials

PubMed: Treatment of Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) Infection
BioInfoBank Library: Insertional Polymorphisms of Endogenous feline Leukemia Viruses

Feline Leukemia Virus Discussion and Blogs

CatHobbyist: Feline Leukemia Forum
Nicole’s Blog: Feline Leukemia Blog
Tipped Ear Clan: Feline Leukemia (FeLV)
Adorablay Animals: My Baby Skittles Has Feline Leukemia
SomeMooreCats.com: Feline Leukemia (FeLV) - One Cat's Experience

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