Can a cat be vaccinated from leukemia if he has gingivitis?

Question

My cat has gingivitis but he had a test for disease because we didnt know if he had been exposed to lukememia, he tested negative for luekemia but had a posative for fip but my vet said it could be a false positive because of the gingivitis he couldnt be for sure- he didnt vaccinate him for either virus- can i vaccinate him for fip and leukemia since it might be gingivitis? how likely is it that he could contract leukemia ? and my vet vaccinated my other cats for both diseases is it safe for them to be around him?

Answer 1

Cats who have FeLV and FIV typically have periodontal disease including gingivitis and stomatitis.The fact your cat has gingivitis does not mean he is infected with these viruses. If your cat has tested negative on a FeLV/FIV snap test he can be vaccinated If your cat goes outdoors he is unfortunately at risk to these retroviruses. 1 out of 5  at risk cats are either FeLV or FIV positive or both. If your cat is at risk then the vaccine should be considered.Your cats can intermingle as they choose. Im not that confident in the FIP vaccine to recommend it.

Answer 2

You didn't find this out from your veterinarian? Surely you did. I'm wondering why you would come here and ask these questions to people who aren't experts, when you've already seen a veterinarian about it.

Answer 3

Yes you may get him vaccinated. Here is what you must also understand. Gingivitis does not cause leukemia. Leukemia causes gingivitis. It is important that you schedule your cat for a dental prophy.

here is some info

Plasmacytic-Lymphocytic Stomatitis in cats is a chronic condition that results in extreme gingivitis and tooth loss.The bacterial infection results in the rancid odor and can lead to bacterial invasion of the blood stream with infection in other organs such as the kidneys, heart and liver.

Diseases that cause a suppression of the immune system can result in chronic stomatitis. Many cats with Feline Leukemia Virus infection and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) also have extreme gingivitis. There are also many unknown factors that could play a role in this disease such as a severe reaction to bacteria present in plaque. The severe lesions seen in cats with this disease suggest that the underlying cause is most likely a combination of two or more of the above factors.

Various treatment regimens have been used for chronic stomatitis with varied results. Unfortunately, on a long term basis response to treatment is poor. The cornerstone of any treatment approach is a thorough dental cleaning under anesthesia. It is important to get below the gum line and to apply a long acting disinfectant gel. Antibiotic therapy gives temporary relief and will control bacterial invasion of the gum tissue. Antinflammatory therapy with cortisone has been used with mixed results. Immunostimulants such as Immunoregulin also have been used with some success.

Extraction of all the premolars and molars seems to be the only treatment option that provides long term relief to these cats.

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Answer 4

yes but set up a dental also to get the plaque off