definitly get it tested again to be on the safe side.
If the cat becomes infected from exposure to Feline lukemia, 2-4 weeks later, in the acute stage of infection, large numbers of the virus can be found in the bloodstream. Cats in the acute phase may not show signs of disease. If they do, the signs are usually fever, lethargy, diarrhea and swollen lymph nodes. When an adult cat is exposed four things can happen:
1. Approximately 30% of adult cats will not be infected due to inadequate exposure.
2. 30-35% of adult cats have a transient infection; over the course of 6 months or so, the cats will eventually kill all of the virus.
3. 5-10% of adult cats will develop latent infections; these cats will not be able to kill all the virus, but will be able to hold it in check. This is called a latent infection. These cats usually show no signs of infection and usually do not shed virus in their saliva or other body secretions. Queens, however, may still pass the virus in utero or through the milk.
4. 30% of adult cats will become persistently infected; these cats will not develop an adequate immune response and will remain permanently infected with FeLV. These cats will shed large amounts of virus in their saliva.
--Age is a very important factor in determining what will happen after a cat is exposed to FeLV. Almost all FeLV-exposed kittens less than 8 weeks of age will have persistent viremia and show signs of disease during the acute phase. As kittens get older, the probability of becoming persistently infected after exposure lessens, until it reaches approximately 30% in adulthood.
---The prevalence of FeLV infection is highest in cats between 1 and 6 years of age, with a mean age of 3 years. Males are 1-½ times more likely to be infected than females. This may be due to the frequency in which intact males roam and fight.
FeLV-infected cats can sometimes live for years. But it will take alot of hard work to keep your cat healthy.
Have you thought about getting your cat vaccinated?
There are a number of FeLV vaccines on the market. None of them produce 100% protection. Almost all of them are derived from inactivated (killed) virus or portions of the virus. Most of these vaccines have one or two additives called adjuvants that enhance the antigenicity (ability of the virus to cause an immune response) of the killed virus. One, Genetivac by Pitman-Moore, is a recombinant vaccine. This means a gene from the virus is placed in bacteria in the laboratory. The bacteria multiply and in doing so produce a large amount of the protein the FeLV gene coded for. This protein is collected and used in the vaccine.
In general, it is recommended that cats who go outdoors, to shows, are boarded, or otherwise have contact with cats other than those in their household should be vaccinated against FeLV. In addition, it is recommended that kittens be vaccinated against FeLV. Remember, all cats should be FeLV-tested before they are vaccinated. Adult cats who are entirely indoors may not need to be vaccinated against FeLV. This is something you should discuss with your veterinarian.
I hope your cat is ok. =(
iv had a cat for 9 years now. idk what id do without her. good luck.
i hope i helped =)
