Cats Health - Feline Leukemia
Just as in humans, cats can develop a multitude of deadly medical conditions.
One such condition that is seen frequently and is deadly would be feline leukemia.
This disease is known also as FeLV.
Leukemia, which is also found in humans, is a disease of the white blood cells.
We can protect our kittens and cats from this disease by having them vaccinated.
With FeLV there are three categories of the illness.
The first is a cancer of the white blood cells.
The second is also a cancerous illness.
It is lymphosarcoma which begins in the lymphoid cells around the lymph nodes.
It causes problmes in the intestines, kidneys, liver, spine, brain, blood and the bone marrow.
The third type to affect cats is a non-cancerous illness that is associated with FeLV and ca include immune suppression, anemia and arthritis.
Cats and kittens are usually exposed to this disease when they get into fights with other cats.
FeLV is a virus that is generally spread by way of saliva and the injuries your kitten get through bites while fighting provide the entry point for the virus.
Felines may also get FeLV from sharing foodstuff and bowls or by grooming one another as this allows for the virus in the saliva to enter the body through the mouth.
A mother may transmit the virus to her young by grooming them.
If the cat contracts FeLV there can be a variety of results.
Certain types of the disease cannot be cured and you will lose you cat therefore avoidance of the disease is important.
Your cat may live a long time with the disease and treatment by your vet may help prolong your kitties life.
Cats infected with FeLV are dangerous to other cats and they need to be contained and need to live a solo lifestyle.
To date there has been no confirmations of transmission of the disease to humans.
Therefore your family should be save if you have a cat with this disease in your home.
Because the virus cannot exist outside of a host cat for more than a few hours you would be safe bringing another cat or kitten into the home following removal of the diseased animal.
Allow a couple of days to pass to assure adequate time has passed for the virus to die.
Your vet can provide you with more information on this disease should you suspect a problem.
They can also provide you with information regarding vaccinating your kitten.
Remember we must protect our cats health to assure a long life for you companion.
One such condition that is seen frequently and is deadly would be feline leukemia.
This disease is known also as FeLV.
Leukemia, which is also found in humans, is a disease of the white blood cells.
We can protect our kittens and cats from this disease by having them vaccinated.
With FeLV there are three categories of the illness.
The first is a cancer of the white blood cells.
The second is also a cancerous illness.
It is lymphosarcoma which begins in the lymphoid cells around the lymph nodes.
It causes problmes in the intestines, kidneys, liver, spine, brain, blood and the bone marrow.
The third type to affect cats is a non-cancerous illness that is associated with FeLV and ca include immune suppression, anemia and arthritis.
Cats and kittens are usually exposed to this disease when they get into fights with other cats.
FeLV is a virus that is generally spread by way of saliva and the injuries your kitten get through bites while fighting provide the entry point for the virus.
Felines may also get FeLV from sharing foodstuff and bowls or by grooming one another as this allows for the virus in the saliva to enter the body through the mouth.
A mother may transmit the virus to her young by grooming them.
If the cat contracts FeLV there can be a variety of results.
Certain types of the disease cannot be cured and you will lose you cat therefore avoidance of the disease is important.
Your cat may live a long time with the disease and treatment by your vet may help prolong your kitties life.
Cats infected with FeLV are dangerous to other cats and they need to be contained and need to live a solo lifestyle.
To date there has been no confirmations of transmission of the disease to humans.
Therefore your family should be save if you have a cat with this disease in your home.
Because the virus cannot exist outside of a host cat for more than a few hours you would be safe bringing another cat or kitten into the home following removal of the diseased animal.
Allow a couple of days to pass to assure adequate time has passed for the virus to die.
Your vet can provide you with more information on this disease should you suspect a problem.
They can also provide you with information regarding vaccinating your kitten.
Remember we must protect our cats health to assure a long life for you companion.