FeLV/FIV Testing

Service Description

All new kittens and cats brought into the household should be tested for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) and Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV). They are some of the most common infectious diseases of cats, and if diagnosed and properly managed can greatly affect outcome of the quality of life of your cat. Testing can begin at any age. If negative, then that's awesome, you probably have nothing to worry about. Positive results usually require secondary testing to confirm. A positive FIV Antibody test for kittens less than 6 months of age requires testing every 60 days until they reach 6 months of age. After 6 months, if still positive, consider them infected. While a positive FeLV test requires an Indirect Fluorescent Antibody test immediately after to confirm. Feline leukemia vaccinations will NOT induce positive test results. Feline Immunodeficiency vaccinations WILL induce positive test results. Samples are sent to an outside laboratory and results are available the following business day. Again, if managed properly, most cats can live a long, happy, healthy life. Contact us today to check your cat's status.