The Cost of a FeLV/FIV Test At Essentials PetCare, we offer affordable FeLV and FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus) testing. A FeLV/FIV test is just $40 for both cats and kittens at any of our locations. The test can be given on its own, or added on to any of our other services. What are the … Read more
Although they are both viruses that attack the immune system , they are not the same. FIV is commonly transmitted via blood and saliva e.g. bite wounds, whereas FeLV is commonly transmitted via body secretion exchanges e.g. mutual grooming, sharing of litter boxes, sharing of food and water bowls. Whats worse FIV or FeLV? feline … Read more
The witness feline leukemia virus (FeLV) Antigen and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) antibody test kit is an easy-to-use test for the detection of FeLV antigen and FIV antibodies in feline whole blood, serum or plasma, at the point of care. Is FeLV FIV test necessary? So, for those who don’t know, FeLV and FIV testing … Read more
Loss of appetite. Progressive weight loss. Poor coat condition. Enlarged lymph nodes. Persistent fever. Pale gums and other mucus membranes. Inflammation of the gums (gingivitis) and mouth (stomatitis) Infections of the skin, urinary bladder, and upper respiratory tract. What are the first signs of feline leukemia? Loss of appetite. Weight loss. Poor coat condition. Persistent … Read more
In this piece, I’m going to discuss the subject Do FIV Positive Cats Get Adopted?, and I’m going to do my best to provide as much relevant information as I can. Historically, FIV- positive cats have often been considered un-adoptable, and are euthanized in many shelters. However, new research has shown that FIV-positive cats are … Read more