Can outdoor cats get feline leukemia (FeLV) from shared food bowls?

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Can feline leukemia be transferred by sharing a food bowl? Just a general question about outdoor cats , not trixie. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 11 years and 3 months old | 11.5 lbs

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Yes, FeLV can in fact be transferred by sharing the food and/or water bowl. In general, it can be transmitted by exchanging saliva, blood, urine and feces. Good luck and have a great day!

Can outdoor cats get feline leukemia (FeLV) from shared food bowls?

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