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Managing feline immunodeficiency virus and feline leukaemia virus in the multi-cat/shelter environment
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Managing feline immunodeficiency virus and feline leukaemia virus in the multi-cat/shelter environment
- Authors: Beth Skillings, Tim Gruffydd-Jones and Victoria Crossley
- From: BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Shelter Medicine
- Item: Chapter 17, pp 245 - 255
- DOI: 10.22233/9781910443330.17
- Copyright: © 2018 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
- Publication Date: December 2018
Feline immunodeficiency virus and feline leukaemia virus are important causes of disease in cats. There are important differences between the two infectious agents, particularly in relation to the multi-cat environment. This chapter discusses similarities and differences, and epidemiology of infection, and considers testing in depth, including designing a testing strategy.
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Testing pregnant queens or those with kittens for FIV or FeLV is a priority. (© Rachel Dean) © 2018 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Testing pregnant queens or those with kittens for FIV or FeLV is a priority. (© Rachel Dean)
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Testing kittens for FIV using patient-side tests can be unreliable. It is important to follow the manufacturer’s instructions when undertaking tests as some require that serum or plasma is used rather than whole blood. (© Cats Protection) © 2018 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Testing kittens for FIV using patient-side tests can be unreliable. It is important to follow the manufacturer’s instructions when undertaking tests as some require that serum or plasma is used rather than whole blood. (© Cats Protection)
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According to the manufacturer’s instructions, the test on the left shows a positive result for FeLV. Positive test results can indicate infection or be a false-positive. The test on the right is negative for FIV and FeLV. (© Rachel Dean) © 2018 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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According to the manufacturer’s instructions, the test on the left shows a positive result for FeLV. Positive test results can indicate infection or be a false-positive. The test on the right is negative for FIV and FeLV. (© Rachel Dean)
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It is important to follow the instructions for patient-side tests. This test is not useful and needs to be repeated as the period between undertaking and reading the test was too long. (© Rachel Dean) © 2018 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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It is important to follow the instructions for patient-side tests. This test is not useful and needs to be repeated as the period between undertaking and reading the test was too long. (© Rachel Dean)
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Clear identification of infected cats is important in shelter environments. (© Rachel Dean) © 2018 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Clear identification of infected cats is important in shelter environments. (© Rachel Dean)
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New owners must be made aware of the implications of having an FIV-positive cat. (© Cats Protection) © 2018 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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New owners must be made aware of the implications of having an FIV-positive cat. (© Cats Protection)