My private pet
Organizational pet
Add pet in shelter
Protect my pet
Report my pet lost
Report found pet
Search by photo
Hugo has been a Biscuit Factory kitten since he and his 4 siblings were about 24-48hrs old, all of them are very lovable: Clio, Hugo, Clover, Zandar, and Minimus. Hugo and his siblings have tested positive for Feline Leukemia. FeLV is not a type of cancer. Its a virus that causes a weaker immune system and often a shorter lifespan. Most importantly, FeLVs are just like any other cat. Hugo should only live with other FeLV+ cats, as there is about a 10% risk of casual transmission, but dogs and other animals are fine! All will be retested at spay/neuter, as they may have regressive FeLV and have no issues. Quick Facts: FeLV is a retrovirus that compromises a cats immune system. FeLV is a feline-only virus that cannot be transmitted to humans. Cats who test positive for FeLV can live for many years without serious symptoms. A positive FeLV test result SHOULD NOT be a death sentence, and more veterinarians are seeing FeLV cats live near-normal lifespans. A vaccination for FeLV exists, but it is not 100 percent effective, so cohabitating with vaccinated non-FeLV cats continues to carry some risk. In rare instances, FeLV can spread through the shared use of litter boxes and/or feeding dishes. A positive FeLV test in a cat is not necessarily a diagnosis. False positives can occur. We strongly recommend against testing community cats for FeLV. Spaying and neutering is key to preventing FeLV spread by minimizing biting behavior, which is the primary mode of transmission. Helpful Links: https://fearfreepets.com/placing-cats-with-felv/ https://mpahvets.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/client-education-felv.pdf https://www.alleycat.org/resources/feline-leukemia-virus-felv/ Any questions? Wed love to talk with you about FeLV care.