Facts About Feline Leukemia Virus Treatment for Feline Leukemia
Virus Eighty-five percent of cats persistently infected with
feline leukemia virus die within three years of diagnosis.
However, regular veterinary check-ups and good preventive health
care can help keep these cats feeling well for some time and
help protect them from secondary infection. Twice-yearly
physical examinations, laboratory testing, and parasite control
can prevent complications and identify problems quickly. All
FeLV infected cats should be kept indoors and neutered. There is
presently no cure for FeLV infection. Secondary infections can
be treated as they appear, and cats with cancer can receive
chemotherapy. However, the prognosis is grave for cats with bone
marrow compromise or widespread lymphoma. Protecting Your Cat
From Feline Leukemia Virus Keeping your cat indoors and away
from infected cats is a sure way to prevent him from contracting
FeLV. In addition, vaccines can be given to cats at high risk of
exposure, such as those wh