When To Euthanize A Cat With Feline Leukemia
After diagnosis, the disease typically progresses through several stages : Initial Stage (First 4-6 weeks): Many cats show no obvious symptoms as the virus establishes itself in the bone marrow . Early Progressive Stage (2-6 months): Cats may go through cycles of getting sick and recovering as their immune system starts to weaken.
With secondary viremia, the virus establishes itself within the feline's bone marrow , which is often irreversible and leads to chronic health issues. As the virus progresses, cats may suffer from compromised immune systems, rendering them vulnerable to other infections and diseases such as respiratory infections or dental disease .
A cat with a progressive infection has undergone infection of the bone marrow and a secondary viremia and is at increased risk of shedding the virus and developing FeLV-related disease .
Feline Leukemia Virus Disease Complex
When it affects cells in the bone marrow , it can cause blood cancer like leukemia (elevated circulating white blood cells). It can also decrease the production of red blood cells (causing anemia) or platelets (causing thrombocytopenia).
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