Feline retrovirus testing and management update

From: DVM | Date: July 1, 2005| Author: Little, Susan | Copyright information

Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) and feline leukemia virus (FeLV): These retroviruses represent two of the most important infectious disease agents of cats. A recent large survey shows that the prevalence of each virus in the cat opulation is about 3%.1* And while the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) recommends that veterinarians know the retrovirus status of all cats,2 the Amerian Animal Hospital Association has found that less than 24% of at-risk cats or cats showing s...

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