FIV & FeLV
Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) and feline leukaemia virus (FeLV) are lifelong retroviruses that weaken a cat’s immune system. Many positive cats live well for years with good monitoring, watching for weight loss, mouth disease and secondary infections.
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Your Cat Has Tested Positive for FIV or FeLV: What It Really Means
A positive FIV or FeLV result lands hard, and the worst-case picture is usually the first thing it brings to mind. So let us be clear up front: this is the start of a plan, not a reason to give up on your cat. Many cats with these viruses live happy, comfortable lives for years....
Testing for FIV and FeLV: When to Test, How It Works and Reading the Results
Testing a cat for FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus) and FeLV (feline leukaemia virus) means a small blood test that tells you something important about your cat's health and future. Knowing the result is part of responsible care, but reading it well matters just as much. This guide walks you through when to test, how the...
FeLV: The More Serious Retrovirus, Its Outlook and Protecting Other Cats
Of the two feline retroviruses, FeLV (feline leukaemia virus) is the more serious. It suppresses the immune system and is linked to anaemia and cancer, and many cats with persistent infection die within a few years. Yet with good care some live well for longer, and you can protect your other cats.
Living With an FIV-Positive Cat: Lifespan, Indoor Life and Multi-Cat Homes
A positive FIV result carries a worse reputation than it deserves. Many cats carrying feline immunodeficiency virus live a normal or near-normal lifespan, especially when they are kept indoors, neutered and seen promptly when anything is wrong. With sensible day-to-day care, your cat can stay comfortable and well for years.
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