Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)

Overview and Facts

What is

• Feline Leukemia Virus: An Overview
Feline Leukaemia is a viral infection that affects the immune system, causing secondary infections or the development of cancer in cats.

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Symptoms and Types

Types

• Types of Feline Leukemia Virus
There are three types of feline leukemia viruses (FeLV), and all of these viruses are a type of retrovirus. How an infected cat is affected by the virus depends on what type of strains the cat is carrying. The three types of feline leukemia viruses are FeLV-A, FeLV-B, and FeLV-C.

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Outlook

• Feline Leukemia Virus is a Serious Problem
Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) can cause many different diseases in domestic cats - from an immuno-suppressive syndrome to cancer. While many cats are able to resist the infection or show minimal side effects, about one-third of infected cats become sick and die.

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Diagnosis and Tests

Diagnosis

• Diagnosing Feline Leukemia Virus
Identification of FeLV infected cats is made by detection of the virus in a blood sample. Veterinarians will recommend retesting 12 weeks after the original blood test to determine whether the infection is in a primary or secondary stage.

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Treatment and Care

Treatment

• Treating Feline Leukemia Virus
Cats that are infected with feline leukemia virus experience weakened immune systems. While there is no cure for feline leukemia, supportive therapies can help to lower infections and illnesses in FeLV cats.

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