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What do I do: My Newly Rescued Cat/Kitten Tests Positive for Feline Leukemia (FeLV) or Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)?

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What do I do: My Newly Rescued Cat/Kitten Tests Positive for Feline Leukemia (FeLV) or Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)?

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FeLV is a virus that affects around 4% of all cats (feral or domestic), and FIV affects about 2% of call cats. Cats can be tested for both diseases with a simple in-house (vet) kit or the blood can be sent to a lab. If a cat tests positive, it does not necessarily mean a death sentence for the cat. The good news is that the cat can fight off the virus, which is why a second test is vital around 2 to 3 months after the first positive test. The other good news is that a cat can live for many years after testing positive.