My FeLV positive cat has no symptoms. Should I get an IFA test?

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I have 1 FeLV+ cat and 2 negative ones. All were tested in the same day. The positive one shows no signs of leukemia, no pale gums, nothing. She has watery eyes at times. I’m considering getting her IFA tested to see how that comes out. How much on average does it cost for the test/ what would be the next step if it happened to come out negative? 1 was a snap test neg, the other 2 were ELISA tested. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 6 months and 20 days old | 6 lbs

Dr. Andrea · Accepted Answer

Having a cat test positive for Leukemia can be very stressful. I would definitely get the IFA test done so you know for sure. I think cost depends on the lab and your area, but generally around $100. Cats can definitely have FeLV and not feel ill at all... even for years. You could even vaccinate your negative cats and prevent them from getting it if the cat is truly positive.

My FeLV positive cat has no symptoms. Should I get an IFA test?

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