| Thanks for sharing Julie!!! The only one that I don't fully understand is..
*Feline Leukemia Virus Vaccine This virus is the leading viral killer of cats. The individuals most at risk of infection are young outdoor cats, indoor/outdoor cats and cats exposed to such individuals. Indoor only cats with no exposure to potentially infected cats are unlikely to become infected. All cats should be tested prior to vaccination. /Cats over one year of age are naturally immune to Fel.V whether they are vaccinated or not, so annual vaccination of adult cats is NOT necessary. The incubation period of Feline leukemia can be over 3 years, so if your cat is in the incubation state of the disease prior to vaccination, the vaccine will not prevent the disease. *
The thought of cats over a year old being naturally immune to leukemia? I've heard so many stories of leukemia positive cats entering a household/outdoor population, only to infect others since it is spread through saliva. (hissing, spitting, drinking water...) I just don't honestly believe they are naturally immune after a year old??
But the rest of it, IMO, is great news!!! It really only stands to reason that vaccines should provide lifelong immunity. So what is the next step? If this is the opinion of one vet/group of vets, then how long does this take to be adapted into common veterinary protocol, and what steps do they have to take to do so? Vets are going to fight it tooth and nail due to the loss of income. |