2025 Guide to Feline Leukemia Virus
Unlike human leukemia , feline leukemia virus is highly contagious among cats. It typically spreads through close interactions, like snuggling or grooming, as well as through bites, fighting, and even shared food or water bowls. Infected mothers can also pass it to their kittens.
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Cat-to-cat transfer of virus may occur from a bite wound, during mutual grooming, and (though rarely) through the shared use of litter boxes and feeding dishes. Transmission can also take place from an infected mother cat to her kittens, either before they are born or while they are nursing.
Any close contact among cats can spread FeLV, including bite wounds, mutual grooming, or sharing feeding dishes and litter boxes. Transmission can also take place from an infected mother cat to her kittens, either before they are born or while they are nursing.
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Life expectancy is reduced in progressively infected cats, but they can remain asymptomatic for years. A strict indoor lifestyle (when behaviourally acceptable for the cat) prolongs life and prevents the spread of the infection.
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Progressive feline leukaemia virus (FeLV) infection dramatically shortens the lives of infected cats, causing acquired immunodeficiency, aplastic anaemia, lymphoma, leukaemia and other myeloproliferative diseases.
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Having cats spayed or neutered and keeping pets indoors can help prevent your cats from contracting the virus . How do I know if my cat is showing signs of FeLV? Owners should be aware of their cat's normal behaviors and bring them to the vet right away if concerns arise.
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