New Kitten! Feline Leukemia?

[Krienze]

We just adopted this beautiful boy! He was fixed and vaccinated. But we were told that his mother was tested twice for Feline leukemia. She came back negative. He has a great coat, good eyes, no discharge or anything, seems to have a good appetite. We plan on taking him to the vet ASAP for a check up, but should I keep him away from my other two cats for the time being? Or do you think it's safe to try and start introducing him to them?

 

[kittyluv387]

Yes it's always good to do a quarantine. At least until he goes to the vet! I highly recommend it.

 

[Willowy]

It's best to keep a new cat separate for a while anyway, to let him settle in before attempting introductions. So that gives time to get him to the vet for his own testing. Since his mom tested negative and he's pretty young, he's almost certainly negative too, but it's nice to be sure.

 

[Krienze]

Feline Leukemia doesn't spread by me touching a cat that has it and then touching another, right?

 

[kittyluv387]

Feline Leukemia doesn't spread by me touching a cat that has it and then touching another, right?

The chances aren't high. But it's good practice to sanitize your hand after touching the kitten.

 

[Krienze]

It's been awhile since I've done this!