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Whether you have ragdoll, tabby, a Maine coon, a domestic shorthair cat, or you're not sure what breed is my cat, it’s hard to keep track of what they do during the day. While some cute Siamese cats tend to like indoors, others are more interested in exploring the outside world. It’s this uncertainty of their behaviors that threatens the contraction and onset of viruses such as Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV). Genetic factors such as having a polydactyl cat do not really show any association with the severity of the disease.

The FeLV virus can be passed from one cat to another when a cat comes in contact with the saliva or urine of an infected cat during grooming or through eating out of the same bowl. Another dangerous virus is FIV which can be transmitted by similar means through saliva, nasal secretions, bite wounds, and scratches.

While no one knows how to how to stop cats from ganging up on one cat, and although we know that cats brain like human brain has a similar structure, these viruses are the primary causes of premature death in cats, especially cats with a weak immune system. Routinely used drugs, such as clavamox do not have a direct effect on the infection. Unfortunately, the symptoms caused by of these viruses don’t manifest until it’s too late and that’s why it’s always better to get ahead of the problem by testing your cat, or cats, for the presence of these viruses.

At CatDX, we provide accurate and affordable pet testing which includes FeLV and FIV,. With years of molecular testing experience, our affordable and accurate cat testing kits for immunodeficiency virus tests use PCR-based technology to test the saliva so that any signs of the virus can be detected as soon as possible without the need of collecting blood.
Keep your cats healthy and thriving by getting in touch with us today!