Do I need to vaccinate my cat against Feline Leukemia (FeLV)?
Yes. In the last decade, veterinary science has found effective prevention to be used against this cat-killer. Feline Leukemia (FeLV) is caused by a virus and takes different forms in infected cats. EFFECT: One of the most frightening aspects of FeLV is the difficulty in identifying the infection from early symptoms. Loss of weight and condition, depression, and other general signs of illness may be the only signals. The symptoms shown are usually those of other illnesses, which would normally be easy to combat. However, the immune system of a cat infected with FeLV cannot properly provide the normal resistance and protection against common infections. A FeLV infected cat may develop tumors or cancer of the blood cells, or may die from complications of other feline diseases. Few cats which test positive for FeLV live more than three years past the original infection. CAUSE: Feline leukemia can be transmitted from an infected mother cat to her kittens (before or after birth), or through
