{"id":1071,"date":"2021-07-16T03:17:37","date_gmt":"2021-07-16T03:17:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/impulsionmedia.com\/ven\/conseils\/test-de-depistage-du-virus-dimmunodeficience-feline-fiv-et-de-leucemie-feline-felv\/"},"modified":"2025-11-24T11:21:41","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T16:21:41","slug":"feline-immunodeficiency-fiv-and-feline-leukemia-virus-felv-screening-test","status":"publish","type":"conseils","link":"https:\/\/www.vetetnous.com\/en\/tips\/feline-immunodeficiency-fiv-and-feline-leukemia-virus-felv-screening-test\/","title":{"rendered":"FIV &#038; FeLV Testing: Should Your Cat Be Tested?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Wondering if your cat is at risk for feline immunodeficiency (FIV) or feline leukemia (FeLV)? If you answer \"yes\" to any of these questions, it\u2019s a good idea to have your cat tested:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Did you recently adopt your cat?<\/li>\n<li>Has your cat ever been tested for FIV or FeLV?<\/li>\n<li>Does your cat go outside, even for short periods?<\/li>\n<li>Has your cat been around other cats with an unknown health status?<\/li>\n<li>Is your cat sick or has it been bitten by another cat?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Why Testing Is Important<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Without testing, it\u2019s impossible to know if your cat is infected. And without a diagnosis, your cat can\u2019t get the treatment they need. Plus, if a cat is infected but not tested, they could unknowingly spread the virus to other cats.<\/p>\n<p>FIV and FeLV are contagious, weaken the immune system, and can lead to serious health issues. While some cats may show no signs at all, others can exhibit symptoms like loss of appetite, weight loss, fever, infected wounds, or swollen lymph nodes.<\/p>\n<p>Both viruses are passed between cats\u2014FIV usually spreads through bites, while FeLV spreads through saliva, urine, or shared food bowls and litter boxes. Infected mothers can also pass the virus to their kittens.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Good News?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The test is quick and easy\u2014just a small blood sample, and you'll have results in minutes! Early detection helps keep your cat healthy and prevents the spread of these viruses to other cats.<\/p>\n<p>Ask your vet about getting your cat tested today!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By testing your cat for the FIV, you can get peace of mind on their physical condition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":694,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"conseils_cat":[137,144],"class_list":["post-1071","conseils","type-conseils","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","conseils_cat-cat","conseils_cat-diseases-cats"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>What is FIV in Cats? More on this common disease | Vet et Nous<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Commonly called &quot;cat AIDS&quot;, FIV is a condition that can affect your cat throughout his life. 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