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Should I test these stray cats for Feline Leukemia or not?
Two or three months ago I rescued two beautiful 6 month old kittens. I got them neutered, took them for vaccinations (they got rabies and feline leukemia), dewormed them etc. I love these cats like they are my babies. They are very playful, active, have pink gums, eat normally, happy, and the vets said everything looks fine. HOWEVER, I have not tested them for feline leukemia, even before giving them the vaccinations because like i said, I love them too much and if I find out then it will feel like death.
Even if they do go on to live for several years after the diagnosis, I will never stop thinking about it and cry nonstop. I already have depression. There’s no way i can handle the news. I don’t want to know at all. Besides, there’s only a slight chance they might have it right? They were so young and they look perfectly fine.
They have nice bowel movements, they never vomit, never get lethargic, never have diarrhea or anything of that sort.
I believe I saw their mom once, she looks very healthy too and she’s old and still alive. Ahh idk. I don’t think it makes a diff. whether i do the test or not. Either way, they’ll still get better treatment, food, etc.
They’re indoor cats
It’s best to have them tested. FeLV is not an instant death sentence, but it’s better to know than *not* know. It does not change a thing - only that you would need to be more vigilant with watching their health. Something that isn’t a big deal for a cat without FeLV can be a life-threatening illness if left untreated in a cat that’s FeLV positive. So knowing their status would really be beneficial to you - even if the news is bad.
FeLV vaccines do *not* cause FeLV, nor will it cause the cat to test positive - that is the FIV vaccine. Indoor cats do not need the FeLV vaccine, and you don’t need to continue that as it’s just an overload on an indoor cat’s system - and at best, it’s only 80% effective at preventing the disease anyway.
Probably if mom is healthy, and is still alive, you have nothing to worry about with your two, but it’s still best to test, as that way you will know for certain. And like I said - even if the news is bad, you can be very proactive in their vet care, and prevent a minor and treatable illness from really making them fatally ill.
J C | Jan 06, 2010
Get them tested. Even though they’re young, if their mother was infected they could be too.
Getting them tested will let you think about the best ways to take care of them. Cats with Feline Leukemia do much better on a high-quality wet food, and you’ll know what to watch out for. Also, what if one has it and the other doesn’t… how would you feel if you unknowingly gave one feline leukemia by not getting the other tested?
ADD– YES, it is very important to get them tested. You are being so selfish. You care more about yourself than you do these cats… you don’t want to be sad, so you’re risking their lives. What a good pet owner you must be. Go get them tested and you can potentially extend their lifespans if they do have it. There is a chance they have it, go get them tested.
What if one has it and the other doesn’t, and you fail to separate them to prevent the other from catching it? Then it would be YOUR FAULT that your other cat got it and died. All. Your. Fault.
I know you love them, stop being selfish and do what’s best for THEM not for you.
Julie | Jan 05, 2010
I feel as a responsible pet owner you should find out , its very contagious . Are they outside cats ? Because if they come into contact with your neighbors cats or something your putting them at risk too. Its just best to know and be able to handle the situation as best as you can from then on , It does happen and the chance is low since u got them young but just find out its better that way .
Cristina | Jan 05, 2010
I know how hard it is to live with a diagnosis. First my vet told me that my cat had heartworms, which has no treatment in cats (sometimes the first symptoms is death!) and she would have to fight off the infection on her own. Then my vet told me my cat had EDS and that she would most likely die of an aortic rupture (she wasn’t even 1 yr old yet) - he just couldn’t tell me when that could be. Both of these diagnoses were like death sentences, and I cried and cried. But it gets better when you become more informed and when you feel like you are doing something to treat/help the disease/disorder.
My cat was tested for FIV/FeLV at 3 months old. She was negative. At 8 months old she was retested for FIV/FeLV/Heartworms and tested positive on the Heartworms. She was put on a monthly heartworm preventative, first Revolution and then (after that tried to kill her) interceptor. As far as the EDS, I have started trimming her nails every week and started researching the disorder (I am actually doing genetic research on it this january) and found cats that lived at least until they were 5 years old and one that lived until 11 (although he had to have multiple surgeries for his frequent hernias).
There is nothing I can do about her death, but I can help her life. At her annual exam she was retested for FIV/FeLV/heartworms and was negative. It was such a relief to get that negative result after working with it for so long. She still has EDS and we will be managing that for the rest of her life (whether she dies tomorrow or 17 years from now).
It is a relief to know your cat is negative, but it is also a relief to know if your cat is positive because you will stop stressing over the maybes. It can also can be helpful to know if your cat is positive so that you know which preventative actions to take and can prevent him spreading the disease to other cats.
Shadow | Jan 05, 2010
Yes. Get them tested for leukemia. The vaccination for feline leukemia has well been proven to cause the illness.
It is better to know and treat rather than wake up one day to both of them dead on the kitchen floor.
Hello Cow How Are You? | Jan 05, 2010
Almost all my cats are strays and I have tested them all. Knowing doesn’t mean a death sentence if they have it you will be better prepared to take care of them. You may want/find a 3rd cat one day and you will want to know all the cat’s status to avoid infection. Be sure that you tell the vet they were vaccinated for it. I have 7 cats despite most being strays or the offspring of one none tested positive so you probaby don’t have much worry about since they seem healthy.
sophiasgr8 | Jan 05, 2010
First ask the vet if the vaccine already given will interfere with the test results.
It’s a simple blood test done right there at the vets, and they get an answer in 15 minutes. I don’t know what the test costs, but it is definately less than the full blood spectrum Western Blot which is $95.
IF, and it’s probably remote, your two do have it, there are VERY good feline leukemia groups over on YahooGroups, I’d say join over there with at least one of them and ask questions of the owners, they all have cats with FeLV.
Elaine M | Jan 06, 2010
my favorite brand is asics, but brand differ for everyone
