Ask the Vet About Feline Leukemia in Cats

Question:My cat tested positive on the Elsa test but negative on the ifa test. I think that’s the one in the bone marrow. He lost 2lbs! That was almost 4 yrs ago! In 7 mnths the virus was gone! Now the WBC is very low! What happened! The neutrophils is also very low!

Question:My cat is constantly fighting with a stray cat in the neighborhood and he gets cut and scratched quite badly. He now has a puss filled bag of infection on his neck.

Question:My cat who has FIV has what looks like a puncture hole near his genitals. It has a greenish fluid under the skin surrounding the hole. He is having trouble sitting down and is licking a lot. Could it be a warble? He is still eating and drinking. Thanks.

Question:Am looking after 2 stray kittens tested positive with panleukopenia. They are currently admitted and will be released in 2-3 days. I have 2 vaccinated indoor cats of my mine. Will keep these kittens isolated. How long will I need to keep isolated? As i cannot keep them forever and will need to release them back outside. They used to live below my building and were looked after by me and the bldg security. It?s raining kittens in the city i live in- so finding a foster or permanent home will be very difficult. Pls advice

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Question:I took my male Siamese cat to the vet today and they diagnosed him with feline leukemia and I want to know if there is anything I can do to help him. Are there any kind of treatment that help or vitamins or medicine I can give him? I know it?s a matter of time but if there is anything I can do to make him feel better

Question:We rescued an outdoor stray April 2018, we had him tested when we had him neutered and put him in our spare bedroom. Fast forward to October 2019, he had some bouts with diarrhea and constant ear itchiness. We took him back to be tested and he tested positive for FIV and Feline Leukemia, we have another indoor cat that was not vaccinated, he is 12... the one we rescued is around 6. He was in a brutal fight the day before we took him in April 2018. He was negative then, but positive for FIV and Feline leukemia just recently. If he has a positive for feline leukemia on a duo snap test, would that mean at his age and the duration it has gone to his bone marrow I'd he is showing a positive? The FIV diagnosed I suspected which is sad he has both....

Question:I had 3 cats and took on a cat that was FeLV+. My 3 cats went through a 3 part vaccination so they did not contact the disease. And every year get a booster. They have been tested for the virus with a negative. I see some shelters and rescues act like if you have a FeLV cat it cannot be around others? What is true? I have 3 cats that say yes if they go through vaccinations.

Question:My 11 year old cat became ill. Symptoms were dermatitis, anemia, lethargic, and losing weight. Though vaccinated each year for FeLV she tested positive for FeLV. Testing suggested probable bone marrow was compromised. I authorized euthanasia. After the fact I am having doubts. Were there any other alternatives I should I explored?

Question:My young cat tested positive for feline leukemia. She is not gaining weight real well. Is their a supplement that you would recommend giving her?

Question:Had to put my cat to sleep yesterday She seemed fine until the other day when she stopped eating Took her to the vet and they said she was very sick and there was nothing they could do She tested positive for feline leukemia How could she become ill so fast I was shocked and heartbroken

Question:My kitten tested negative for feline leukemia and was given his first vaccine against the virus. He gets his second one next Saturday. 2 of his litter mates recently tested positive. Is my kitten protected from getting the virus?

Question:If a kitten has a positive ELISA test, what are the chances that the IFA could come back negative?

Question:I think a couple of simi farel cats in my yard have passed from fmi can i by the vaccine an give the ones that i can catch the vaccination or is it necessary ? Thank you for your info

Question:I am a small cattery with show persian and himalayans. I sold a 14 week kitten to a couple. They took it to their vet and had the snap test done. It came back low positive for feline leukemia. My cats are all tested but not innoculated for feline leukemia. I have a closed cattery. None of my cats are sick. They are all eating well and active. The kitten is showing no sign of illness and is eating and active. Can you tell me how accurate the snap test is? I have been reading about false positives. What can cause this to happen?