what is cat leukemia
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- Feline leukemia is a transmittable virus that can damage a cat’s immune system. It can sometimes be hard to spot because not all cats with the disease will show symptoms. The virus can be in a cat’s bodily fluids including saliva, urine, feces, and blood, and can be passed through direct contact or even grooming.
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Leukemia Leukemia. Leukemia is a type of cancer found in your blood and bone marrow and is caused by the rapid production of abnormal white blood cells. These abnormal white blood cells are not able to fight infection and impair the ability of the bone marrow to produce red blood cells and platelets. Leukemia can be either acute or chronic. Chronic leukemia progresses more slowly than acute leukemia, which requires immediate treatment.
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- Feline Lymphoma. Cats suffer from several different types of lymphoma, but the gastrointestinal variety is by far the most common. Other types include the mediastinal form, which usually -- but not exclusively -- affects cats with feline leukemia. The mediastinal variant shows up in the animal's chest.
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Lymphoma 1 Multicentric lymphoma - generally involves multiple lymph nodes and possibly multiple organs. This form is more closely associated with feline leukemia and the prognosis for this form is not as good, especially if the cat is feline leukemia positive.  Mesenteric lymphoma - very common in cats over 10 years of age. The intestinal form affects the small intestine but sometimes the stomach, leading to gastric lymphoma. This form is least likely to be associated with feline leukemia.
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Feline Leukemia Virus A positive test only indicates that the cat is infected with the virus, and the tests are not 100% accurate all of the time. The AAFP website (www.aafponline.org) has a detailed description of feline leukemia testing. The following is a summary of some of the most important testing principles.
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Feline leukemia misconceptions Cats who are positive for the feline leukemia virus require special considerations. They can live with other species (dogs, bunnies and so on), but must be an only cat or live with other felines who have the disease.
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Guide to the Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) Guide to the Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) The Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) usually affects young cats or kittens. Since the mid 1980's it has been prevented with a vaccine. There is no known treatment for Feline Leukemia. Symptoms gradually appear as the immune system weakens such as lymphoma (neoplastic disease).
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Feline Leukemia in Kittens Diagnosing FeLV in Kittens. The virus can be identified though a blood test. An ELISA test may also be performed. The test will reveal the presence of the feline leukemia antigens if the kitten is infected.
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- Feline Leukemia is a disease caused by the Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV). The Leukemia itself is a cancer of the cat's lymphocytes (white blood cells). What FeLV does is it produces an enzyme which permits it to make and insert copies of its genes into cells it infects. When it infects the white blood cells it suppresses the immune system.
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Diseases of Cats Cats can acquire various diseases and illnesses. Some are cat specific, such as feline leukemia (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV). Vaccines and the subsequent booster vaccines can prevent cats from acquiring some contagious cat diseases, some of which have no cure. Some diseases can occur to any mammal, such as problems with particular body organs and systems including diabetes, asthma, cancer, hyperthyroidism and kidney disease.
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Lymphoma in Cats Cancer of the Lymphocytes in Cats. Lymphoma is a type of cancer that originates in the lymphocyte cells. A type of white blood cell, lymphocytes play an important and integral role in the body's defenses in the immune system. There are two forms of lymphocytes: B and T cells.
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- As the disease progresses, the symptoms of feline leukemia (FeLV) will increase. It will be more obvious that your cat is ill. The ongoing symptoms of FeLV will include the early symptoms that were listed above, as well as: 1  Anemia. 2  Blood in the stool. 3  Recurring infections. 4  Loss of appetite. 5  Decreased energy.
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Facts About Feline Leukemia Virus Yet, exposure to the feline leukemia virus doesn’t have to be a death sentence; about 70% of cats who encounter the virus are able to resist infection or eliminate the virus on their own. How Feline Leukemia Virus Is Transmitted. Feline leukemia is a disease that only affects cats -- it cannot be transmitted to people, dogs, or other animals. FeLV is passed from one cat to another through saliva, blood, and to some extent, urine and feces. The virus does not live long outside the cat’s body -- probably just a few hours. Grooming and fighting seem to be the commonest ways for infection to spread. Kittens can contract the disease in utero or through an infected mother’s milk.
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- As mentioned earlier, it is possible for cats to have feline leukemia but not show any signs of the disease. There are a number of visible symptoms, including a loss of appetite, weight loss, and gums that are either pale or excessively red.
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The Truth About FeLV/FIV Testing â Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) is a serious viral disease that affects ONLY CATS. Fortunately, there are many ways we can protect our cats from exposure to this disease.
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Cat Leukemia (Feline Leukemia Virus) Feline Leukemia Virus Infection (FeLV) in Cats. Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is a disease that impairs the cat's immune system and causes certain types of cancer. This virus infection is responsible for a majority of deaths in household cats, affecting all breeds.
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Caring for Your Senior Feline Lymphoma is the most common cancer in cats, and many cat owners have experienced the pain of a diagnosis of lymphoma in their companions. Because lymphoma is so common, many people have questions about it.
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Myelodysplastic/ Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Treatment (PDQÂ®)âPatient Version Acute Leukemias-Lymphoid and Myeloid in Cats. Acute leukemia is a systemic cancer characterized by the infiltration of immature lymphocytes or myelocytes (two types of white blood cells) called in the bone marrow (and commonly in the liver and spleen as well).
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Symptoms of Feline Leukemia The symptoms of feline leukemia are varied. Each stage of the disease has a potentially different set of symptoms, and therefore it's difficult to diagnose by symptoms alone. If your cat shows signs of these symptoms or if you are concerned, you should discuss your pet's health with your vet.
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Lymphoma Multicentric lymphoma - generally involves multiple lymph nodes and possibly multiple organs. This form is more closely associated with feline leukemia and the prognosis for this form is not as good, especially if the cat is feline leukemia positive. Mesenteric lymphoma - very common in cats over 10 years of age.
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Lymphoma in animals Lymphoma in young cats occurs most frequently following infection with feline leukemia virus (FeLV) or to a lesser degree feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV). These cats tend to have involvement of lymph nodes, spine, or mediastinum.
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- Cat Leukemia or Feline Immunodeficiency Virus. 1  An infection. 2  If there are any breathing difficulties. 3  If Kitty appears to be suffering. 4  If he's sneezing blood. 5  If he's lethargic or just generally looks under the weather.
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Feline Leukemia Virus Dr. Lila Miller, D.V.M., ASPCA. Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) is one of the most feared causes of disease in cats, responsible for almost a third of their cancer deaths.
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Feline Leukemia Virus Feline leukemia is caused by a retrovirus that only infects members of the feline family. It is not believed to be contagious to humans. It is readily destroyed in the environment, being susceptible to inactivation with heat, soap, most disinfectants and drying.
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Cri-Du-Chat (Catâs Cry) Syndrome Crying cat syndrome is a genetic condition. Also called cri-du-chat or 5P syndrome, it’s a deletion on the short arm of chromosome 5. It’s a rare condition, occurring in only about 1 in 20,000 to 1 in 50,000 newborns, according to the Genetics Home Reference.