At what age is it appropriate to test? If my new kitten comes up positive, what precautions can I take to protect my 6 year old kitty? thanks
I'm so glad to hear you got one of the lucky ones! they say that some cats can beat the virus- where did you get your new kitten from?Originally Posted by Mavgirl
My kitten is approximately 8 weeks old now. The vet suggested to wait a month prior to testing. My other cat tested false positive when he was a little guy (he's now 6) but later tested negative and has for the past 5 years. I do not suspect for any particular reason that my new kitten is positive. I am only asking so that I may make a more informed decision if she does test positive. THanks
I have heard that somtimes it can take about a month or at least a few weeks for a poisitive to show up on a cat that recently caught FeLV from another. Anyone know if this is true? I assume that is why your vet said to wait a month before testing. The cats I have had tested, the vets always said keep them in for about a month before having them tested. I usually ask them to just do it now anyways. Most of the cats I have had tested are older unneutered males. So I assume that if after all these years, they haven't gotten FeLV they probably haven't in the past month either.Originally Posted by Mavgirl
My kitten is approximately 8 weeks old now. The vet suggested to wait a month prior to testing. My other cat tested false positive when he was a little guy (he's now 6) but later tested negative and has for the past 5 years. I do not suspect for any particular reason that my new kitten is positive. I am only asking so that I may make a more informed decision if she does test positive. THanks
I have heard thisOriginally Posted by Jen
I have heard that somtimes it can take about a month or at least a few weeks for a poisitive to show up on a cat that recently caught FeLV from another. Anyone know if this is true? I assume that is why your vet said to wait a month before testing. The cats I have had tested, the vets always said keep them in for about a month before having them tested. I usually ask them to just do it now anyways. Most of the cats I have had tested are older unneutered males. So I assume that if after all these years, they haven't gotten FeLV they probably haven't in the past month either.
I really wouldn't think your kitty would need the vaccine, the virus does not live very long outside the body, if your kitty isn't sharing litterboxes, food or water dishes or mutually grooming each other than the risk is extremely low of getting the diseaseOriginally Posted by georgethefish
my vet told me that unless my cat will go outside, which she won't except for on a lead, that i don't need to get her vaccinated for leukemia. we live with another cat though, who also only goes out on a lead. there are also lots of cats in our complex. does anyone have feelings about this?