Kittens Feline Leukemia

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DEFINITION
Virus infection of cats that can result in immunosuppression, myelosuppression, and neoplasia

 

 

PROGNOSIS AND OUTCOME

• Historic findings of 3 years lifespan are likely outdated. Nowadays normal longevity is possible, though FeLV-associated syndromes require treatment

• The prognosis for cats that develop lymphoma, leukemia, or myelosuppression is guarded to poor. Cats with lymphoma may experience a remission and an improved quality of life with chemotherapy for a median of 6 months. Cats with leukemia, severe anemia, and myelodysplasia respond poorly to therapy.