What cats are most at risk for Feline Leukemia?
For Feline Leukemia Virus, cats are at a greater risk if exposed to other infected cats through proloned close contact. The virus can also be transmitted via bite wounds. Cats that are permitted outside which can come into contact with infected cats also raises the risk. Kittens are more susceptible to infection than adult cats, but appear to lose this susceptibility as they age. For FIV, cat bites are the most common form of transmission. Therefore, keeping cats indoors and away from other cats that may have FIV is one measure to reduce the risk of your cat getting FIV.
