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Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is a retrovirus and was named as such because of the way it behaves within infected cells. Retroviruses in general produce an enzyme which allows them to make copies of itself and it’s own genetic material.
Infected cats will transmit the virus easily. It is spread in high quantities in saliva and nasal secretions. The virus is also present in the urine, feces, and milk from infected cats. All it takes is nose to nose contact, grooming each other or even a fight, and the virus is transmitted. It does not survive for more than a few hours outside the host.
If your cat is not a roamer or a fighter and otherwise healthy, he can get just as old as any healthy cat.
This article was composed by Ed Timmerman. Ed is also one of the main writers on ABB4 and has been quoted often on the topic of overseas property for sale.
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