Dr. Becker Talks About Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)

The feline leukemia virus (FeLV) causes leukemia, a type of cancer, as well as other cancers, and also immunodeficiency. FeLV is a retrovirus in the same family as human HIV (the virus that causes AIDS), and also feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV).

Most commonly seen in cats living with infected cats or cats of unknown infection status, those allowed outdoors where they can be bitten by an infected cat, and kittens born to infected mothers.

The most common mode of cat-to-cat transmission of FeLV is through mutual grooming.

Early in the infection, many cats show no signs of illness. As the disease progresses a cat’s health may gradually deteriorate or she may have recurring illnesses followed by periods of relatively good health.

It’s very important to identify feline leukemia before a kitty becomes symptomatic and then offer lifetime immune system support. In these cases, many FeLV-positive cats can live a completely normal life.

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