What to do if cat is running a fever?
Make sure that your cat has fresh clean water, easily accessible to wherever they are most comfortable relaxing. If your kitty has a fever for longer than 24 hours or a fever above 106º F contact your vet to book an urgent appointment or visit your local emergency animal hospital.
Is FeLV airborne?
Transmission is possible via the saliva of infected cats, either directly or by contaminated articles such as food and water dishes. FeLV can also be present in other secretions such as urine or feces, but this is less common. Airborne spread is not a concern. FeLV is not very durable in the environment.
What should I do if my cat has FeLV?
All cats should be tested for FeLV prior to introducing them into a home, and infection-free cats should be housed separately from infected cats. Food and water bowls and litter boxes should not be shared between FeLV-infected cats and non-infected cats.
Can a feline with FeLV survive outside the body?
FeLV does not survive long outside a cat’s body – probably less than a few hours under normal household conditions. Cats at greatest risk of FeLV infection are those that may be exposed to infected cats, either via prolonged close contact or through bite wounds.
What are the symptoms of FeLV viremia in cats?
Viremia is usually evident 2–4 wk after infection. The acute stage of FeLV infection occurring 2–6 wk after infection is rarely detected but typically characterized by mild fever, malaise, lymphadenopathy, and blood cytopenias.
Who is at greatest risk of FeLV infection?
Cats at greatest risk of FeLV infection are those that may be exposed to infected cats, either via prolonged close contact or through bite wounds.
All cats should be tested for FeLV prior to introducing them into a home, and infection-free cats should be housed separately from infected cats. Food and water bowls and litter boxes should not be shared between FeLV-infected cats and non-infected cats.
When to take your cat to the vet for a fever?
Because most fevers are caused by an underlying condition, be on the alert for other symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, coughing, sneezing or skin swellings. These could point to a reason for your cat’s illness. Your cat may not have any signs of a fever, so take them to a vet if you suspect they have one.
FeLV does not survive long outside a cat’s body – probably less than a few hours under normal household conditions. Cats at greatest risk of FeLV infection are those that may be exposed to infected cats, either via prolonged close contact or through bite wounds.
Viremia is usually evident 2–4 wk after infection. The acute stage of FeLV infection occurring 2–6 wk after infection is rarely detected but typically characterized by mild fever, malaise, lymphadenopathy, and blood cytopenias.