Felineleukemiavirus is a retrovirus that infects cats. FeLV can be transmitted from infected cats when the transfer of saliva or nasal secretions is involved.
Learn about catleukemialife expectancy and prognosis, including symptoms, causes, and treatment options forfelineleukemiavirus infection.
Felineleukemiavirus is usually ultimately fatal. but infected cats may still have a good quality of life. The averagesurvivaltime after diagnosis is 2.4 years, but some cats will appear "healthy" for multiple years. The disease typically develops faster in kittens than in adults, and some adults ultimately succumb to unrelated conditions.
What the Diagnosis Means A cat that has tested positive forfelineleukemiavirus (FeLV), is suffering from severe anemia, and shows liver damage is dealing with three serious, inter‑related problems. FeLV weakens the immune system and can directly affect the bone marrow (causing anemia) and the liver (leading to inflammation or failure).
Felineleukemiavirus (FeLV) is a serious condition that can significantly impact a cat's health and longevity. If your cat has been diagnosed with FeLV, understanding the disease's progression, life expectancy, and ways to enhance their quality of life can help you provide the best possible care. What IsFelineLeukemia(FeLV)?
DiagnosingFelineLeukemiaVirus. Your veterinarian can diagnose the disease by conducting a simple blood test called an ELISA, which identifies FeLV proteins in the blood. This test is highly sensitive and can identify cats with very early infections.
