Admissions
We have a few requirements that need to be met prior to the kitty coming to live at Leuk's Landing. Why do we have these requirements? Simply, we want to make sure that the kitty has the virus. If they don't then they may get it when they live among cats that carry the virus. Depending on how a kitty is exposed to FeLV, they can sometimes fight it off, so confirmatory testing is needed to determine if the virus has infected their bone marrow.
In addition to a "snap test" or ELISA test, we require a Quantitative PCR test. The Idexx lab test numbers are 26354 or 26355. We are no longer accepting the IFA test since it is not as accurate at the PCR test.
Proof of spay or neuter.
Vaccinated with rabies and distemper (including distemper booster after 3-4 weeks).
Fecal test that includes giardia and coccidia and worming history.
Kitty needs to be in good health, meaning no colds or ear mites or fleas, and not showing signs of other diseases like FIP.
We need vet records showing all the above procedures and lab test results.
Example of PCR test
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