Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Leukemia How Contagious?

2015-07-02 Thread dlgegg
I do think kittens are a different story. Their immune system is not fully developed yet. For that reason I think I would keep them separate until at least 6 or 8 months. If for other reason than they would drive older cats crazy with all their energy. I know when I first got Harley and Dee

Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Leukemia How Contagious?

2015-07-02 Thread Lorrie
I have wondered exactly the same thing. I've had two FelV+ cats with my other 8 neg. cats for over 5 years. They neg. cats were vaccinated only once, and none have ever gotten sick. Of the 2 FelV + cats, one lived to the age of 7 and suddenly died with no prior illness. The other 7 year old cat