FeLV: How to Protect Multi-Cat Homes
…FeLV) is a major cause of illness in domestic cats. If you have multiple cats or are thinking of bringing a new cat or kitten into your household, it is a good idea to have all cats tested.Outdoor cats, indoor/outdoor cats, and cats exposed to such individuals are at greatest risk of exposure to FeLV.…
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FeLV: How to Protect Multi-Cat Homes
| Do you know how to protect multiple cats from feline leukemia? Use our veterinarians' tips and advice for FeLV control. |
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Feline Leukemia, Basic Understanding
…the acute phase usually do not show signs of disease. If they do, the signs are usually mild.2 - LATENT STAGEIn this stage, cats are infected with FeLV but they kill off most ofthe virus. The remaining virus is heldin check by the cat’s immune system. They show no sign of disease andthey usually don’t…
Feline Leukemia, Basic Understanding
| Is your cat at rish for developing feline leukemia? Find out more about FeLV now. |
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Feline Leukemia Vaccinations
THE FELINE LEUKEMIA VIRUS (FELV) IS ONE OF THE LEADING CAUSES OF ILLNESS AND DEATH in house cats. Although outdoor cats and indoor/outdoor cats are at greatest risk, indoor cats living in households with FeLV-infected cats or with cats of unknown infection status are also at risk. Vaccination is recommended…
Feline Leukemia Vaccinations
| Looking to vaccinate your cat against feline leukemia? Our veterinarians explain how FeLV vaccinations work. |
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Why Vaccinate at Home?
…distemper combination vaccines that do not contain a feline leukemia (FeLV) component, vaccinate under the loose skin low over the right shoulder (see photo, left). Avoid the area between the shoulder blades. For vaccines containing FeLV, vaccinate under the skin low on the outside of the left rear leg.…
Why Vaccinate at Home?
| Looking to vaccinate your cat at home? Our veterinarians have compiled the tips and guidance you need to make home vaccination easy. |
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Vaccination: Basic FAQ's
…vaccine is being given, the vaccines should be given at separate sites, and never be mixed together. In cats, it is becoming customary to give the FeLV vaccine far down on the left rear leg, rabies vaccine subcutaneously far down on the right hind leg, and other vaccines are given over a shoulder.[…
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Vaccination: Basic FAQ's
| Do puppies need vaccinations? Should an ill pet be vaccinated? Find the answers to these and many other questions here. |
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Disaster Preparedness for your Pet
…of important veterinary documents to store in your animals evacuation kit including vaccination records, medical history, important test results (FeLV, FIV, heartworm, Coggins, TB, other infectious diseases), medical conditions, and medications. Assemble proof of ownership information. Make copies…
Disaster Preparedness for your Pet
| Each year devastating disasters occur in our nation, which affect both humans and animals. Being prepared for any type of disaster can help save the life of your pet. |
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