Are there any other possible problems associated with fight wound infections?
Bite wounds are considered to be the main route of transmission of some important feline infections, most notably, feline immunodeficiency virus. Feline leukemia virus is found in large amounts in the saliva of infected cats so transmission by biting is also a possibility. Blood tests can be performed to diagnose these infections. ——————————————————————————– This client information sheet is based on material written by Ernest E. Ward Jr., DVM. © Copyright 2002 Lifelearn Inc. Used with permission under license. July 14, 2004.