Featured Case Study
What can be revealed during a routine exam?
 It was a typical new kitten exam... until the IDEXX SNAP® FIV/FeLV Test revealed that Dina
Rossi's 10-week-old kitten, Weazer, was positive for FIV.
Since there were other cats at Dina's home, Dr. Wooley advised her to
closely monitor her cats' interactions to prevent transmission.
"I encourage all my clients to routinely test their cats for FIV
and feline leukemia," said Dr. Wooley. "If a patient is positive and
showing clinical signs, we can treat appropriately and ease the
discomfort. If it's positive, but not showing signs, we can take steps
to prevent him or her from becoming sick. Either way,
we can explain the AAFP's risk factors, as well as testing and
treatment guidelines, so infected cats and their feline housemates can
live long, healthy lives."
When Weazer was retested at six months, he was still positive for
FIV. This information made a difference in how he was treated. "When
my cat was diagnosed with allergies, we knew we couldn't treat with
steriods," said Dina. "And now when he gets sick, I take him to the
veterinarian a lot sooner."
 "I'm
a firm believer in testing cats routinely for FIV and leukemia."
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