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The FeLV Test: A Closer Look at Why Retesting is so Important for Your Cat's Future 🐾
Receiving a positive Feline Leukemia Virus ( FeLV ) test result for your beloved cat can be a terrifying moment. It’s natural to jump to the worst conclusion, but modern veterinary medicine offers a crucial piece of advice that can change your cat’s prognosis: A single positive test is not a final diagnosis. The official guidelines from organizations like the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) emphasize that determining a cat's true infection status often req

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Nov 125 min read


😿10 Symptoms of FeLV Every Cat Parent Should Know!
Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) is one of the most serious diseases a cat can catch. Think of it like a silent killer—it attacks your cat's defense system (the immune system), making them unable to fight off everyday germs and putting them at high risk for serious cancers. Finding whether your cat has FeLV is tricky because its symptoms are often subtle and easy to miss until the disease has taken hold. Every cat owner needs to know these warning signs. Catching FeLV early can h

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Nov 64 min read


Why is My Cat Using the Bathroom Outside the Box? Don't Panic, Let's Investigate!
Finding your feline friend's "gifts" outside the litter box can be frustrating and confusing. But before you despair, take a deep breath! This behavior is relatively common and usually has an underlying cause. Let's explore the top reasons why your cat might be ditching the designated potty spot and how to get them back on track. Medical Mischief: Urinary Tract Issues: Bladder infections, stones, or other urinary tract problems can cause discomfort and urgency, leading your

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Feb 1, 20242 min read


Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Kills more than 300,000 cats. What is FIP?
Reports show that more than 300 thousand cats have perished from FIP ( Link ), but why? Read along to learn more about FIP, how it is diagnosed, and whether a treatment is available. FIP-infected cats could reach the US, and CatDX.com is working hard to bring a reliable PCR test for the virus. The test will only be valuable when combined with active symptoms and will help eliminate other causes of disease. What is FIP FoCV? Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a fatal dise

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Jul 17, 20232 min read


A cat a day keeps the doctor away!
Owning a cat has been shown to have a number of health benefits for both the owner and the cat. Some of these benefits include: Reduced...

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May 24, 20232 min read


Cat Health: A Guide to Keeping Your Cat Healthy
Cats are amazing creatures that can bring a lot of joy to their owners. However, like all animals, they are susceptible to health problems. Taking your cat to the vet for regular checkups and following some simple tips can help keep your cat healthy and happy. Here are some tips for keeping your cat healthy: Feed your cat a healthy diet. Cats need a diet that is high in protein and low in carbohydrates. You can feed your cat commercial cat food or a home-cooked diet. If you

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May 24, 20232 min read


A Sad Cat? Can Cats Feel Depressed?
We all know our cats are pretty smart! But can cats actually feel sad or depressed just like humans do?

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Jul 27, 20202 min read


How to care for your cat in inclement weather?
Severe weather such as thunderstorms and hurricanes, can be hard on your furry friend, here is how to best care for them during such...

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Jul 20, 20203 min read


Is a cat brain like a human brain?
Here are the top 3 cool facts about your cat's brain that will make you appreciate your cat even more! We all know that cats are smart. But how smart are they? And how similar cat and human brains really are? Cat brains and human brains are anatomically quite similar! While the relative size of cat brains is smaller than humans, according to researchers at Tufts University, the physical structure of the brains of humans and cats is similar. Our brains and our feline's brain h

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Jul 8, 20202 min read


Choosing the Right Cat Litter- It Will Make All the Difference for You and for Your Cat
Cats are not only fun and make great companions, compared to other pets such as dogs, but they also require less work. Because of their instincts, they are pretty much self-sufficient, including taking care of the number 1 and number 2 needs. For both indoors and outdoors cats, many cat owners chose to have a litter box at home to make it easier for their feline friends and themselves. Although cats can pretty much train themselves to visit their litter box when needed, it i

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Jun 26, 20204 min read


The Importance of Preventive Healthcare for Cats
Cats are close to the hearts of their owners. You would do everything in your power to keep them safe and healthy

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Jun 24, 20202 min read


FeLV is not contagious to humans but will it ever be?
Can Feline Leukemia Virus affect me? Feline Leukemia Virus, or FeLV, is a part of a large family of “retroviruses” which really means they have a cunning ability to infect our feline friend and make itself a permanent “guest” in their body. While most cats that contract FeLV, will develop acute (or severe) initial response, many will eventually clear the virus from their blood, however, FeLV has other plans. FeLV eventually integrates into the cat’s own DNA, and may lay dorma

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Jun 17, 20203 min read


Does Your Cat Show These Symptoms? It Could Be Feline Leukemia (FeLV)
Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is the most common type of cancer among cats. It’s extremely transmittable and is fatal for 85 percent of...

Carmen Zajicek
Jun 10, 20202 min read


Gauging Your Cat’s Life Expectancy: The Average Lifespan of Cats
The average lifespan of cats varies among species, ranging from 8 to 20 years. The world’s oldest cat to have ever lived (on record) was...

Carmen Zajicek
Apr 12, 20202 min read


How to Prevent the Spread of Feline Leukemia (FeLV)
Feline leukemia virus (also known as FeLV) is a common feline disease that spreads through urine, saliva, or nose discharge. Cats that...

Carmen Zajicek
Apr 10, 20202 min read


Catch Me If You Can: How to Make Your Cat Exercise More
Cats are known for being easy going. You’ll see them lounging around in the sun when outside,reclining against the couch at home, and...

Carmen Zajicek
Mar 21, 20202 min read


The 3 Deadliest Cat Diseases You Should Know About
Watching your pet cat suffer from an illness can be heartbreaking. However, some of the deadliest diseases that affect adult cats and...

Carmen Zajicek
Mar 19, 20202 min read



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Feb 1, 20200 min read


Feline Leukemia Virus - Infograph
What are the symptoms?

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Jan 1, 20201 min read


ALWAYS test for FPV and FeLV- It's the responsible way!
Some people believe that testing FeLV/FPV is waste of time FIV Believe it or not, some people out there advocate to NOT test for Feline Leukemia Virus ( FeLV ) or Feline Immunodeficiency Virus ( FPV ) at all. This reckless notion is based on 5 key arguments that make little or no sense. Promoting the notion that cats should not be tested for these debilitating, contagious and potentially deadly viruses must be shredded to pieces, CatDX.com is here to do just that! A bit of a

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Jul 11, 20193 min read
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