Prevention and Control of Feline Leukemia Virus

Testing should be done in the following situations:

  • All kittens at their first veterinary visit

  • All cats prior to entering a household with existing uninfected cats

  • All cats in an existing household prior to admission of a new, uninfected cat

  • All cats prior to their first feline leukemia virus vaccination

Vaccines are recommended only for uninfected cats at risk.