Felix

About Felix

Breed

Domestic Shorthair

Sex

Male

Age

Adult

Location

Wilmington, DE

From Faithful Friends Inc

This cat has tested positive for FELV, Feline Leukemia Virus. This virus is highly contagious among cats, so if you are adopting this kitty, we recommend he/she be a solo kitty, or only be adopted into households with other FELV + cats. This cat (and any other cats in the household ) should be strictly indoors, in order to both protect this cat as well as to prevent transmission to other cats. The virus can be transmitted by bite or by body fluids over time, including normal activities of living, such as grooming, sharing food bowls and litterboxes. A few lucky cats will clear the virus once exposed, and there are some more sophisticated tests to check for this over time, which you can pursue with your veterinarian after adoption if you choose. However, for those cats who remain positive, they are more likely to be susceptible to infections and less likely for their immune system to be able to handle infections naturally; so if your cat appears ill, it is best to take him/her to the vet as soon as any symptoms are noticed, rather than waiting. In addition, FELV + cats are more susceptible to tumors of the blood or bone marrow, including leukemia among other diseases, and are also…

In the rescue's own words, as they published it.

How adopting Felix works

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