Posts Tagged ‘Feline Leukemia Virus’

Properly Vaccinating Your Kitten/Cat

Posted by admin on October 1st, 2010 under Health Concerns, VaccinationsTags: , , , , , , , , ,  • Comments Off

Vaccinations are just as important to our four legged feline friends as they are for canines.  Properly vaccinating kittens and cats prevents added cost and heart ache for both pet and family. Many cats and kittens needlessly suffer from diseases easily prevented by receiving immunizations that encourage their immune system to build antibodies to fend [...]

Whys and When of FeLV/FIV (Feline Leukemia/Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) Testing

Posted by admin on September 30th, 2010 under Health Concerns, VaccinationsTags: , , , , , , ,  • 1 Comment

Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV – a viral disease causing immune deficiency and cancer) and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV – also a viral diseas causing immune deficiency, similar to human HIV) are devastating and deadly diseases affecting populations of our feline friends.  Most common in high exposure situations including catteries, shelters and wild populations, these diseases [...]

Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)– Is your cat at risk?

Posted by admin on August 24th, 2010 under Health Concerns, VaccinationsTags: , , , , , , , ,  • Comments Off

Feline Leukemia is a highly contagious viral infection affecting wild and domestic populations of cats.  Transmitted in urine, feces, saliva, nasal secretions and milk from lactating mothers, the disease is found world wide and affects the white blood cells.  Feline Leukemia Virus may affect the cat’s immune system and cause some forms of cancer.  Much [...]