Feline Leukemia – Prevention
First and foremost, the cat owner must not expose her cat to any cats infected with the feline leukemia virus. Additions to the feline family absolutely must be tested for the virus before any introductions are allowed. If the cat owner maintains a single-cat household, she must never allow her cat to roam outdoors.
Vaccinations provide some protection from the feline leukemia virus, but not 100 percent immunity on their own. Good immune system health is essential to a cat’s ability to resist attack from the virus. Veterinarians do recommend that any cat that regularly roams outside, participates in cat shows, is boarded or experiences any other form of exposure to other cats be vaccinated against FeLV.
The cat owner must keep a close eye on her animal’s overall good health, particularly the immune system. A properly functioning immune system resists development of feline leukemia after exposure to the virus. And how does she support her cat’s immune system and strengthen it against attack? Why, through continued good nutrition, of course! A cat cannot resist invasion by parasites and disease if her immune system is weak.
Complete nutrition through foods untreated by additives or preservatives strengthens the body-particularly the immune system-against attack from parasites and disease. Certain herbs, vitamins and minerals are of special benefit to the prevention of conditions that support viral infection and can be added to the diet through supplementation. Amino acids enhance the immune system by stimulating the antioxidant activity of certain enzymes. NuVet Plus contains all the amino acids essential to a cat’s optimal good health. Vitamin C also stimulates the immune system and as an antioxidant, it strengthens cell membranes and encourages the body to shed toxins. Plenty of exercise also helps a cat’s body shed toxins. A cat owner should spend some time each day playing and interacting with her cat; laser and kitty tease toys stimulate the predator instinct and encourage intense activity as the cat tries to capture her “prey”. Beta-carotene, a precursor to Vitamin A, and blue green algae support the body’s general immune response. Vitamin A, in particular, is essential to the health of a cat’s skin and mucous membranes, which are the first defenders against parasites and toxins. Cat’s claw (una de gato) also strengthens the immune system. Whey protein and shark cartilage are also important immune system stimulants that protect against bacterial, viral and fungal infections. Iron supports a healthy immune system and the development of healthy red blood cells that ward off anemia. Zinc acts as an antioxidant and promotes wound healing. Alpha amylase, a soluble fiber digestant, facilitates absorption of NuVet Plus’s ingredients as quickly as possible without adversely affecting their antioxidant properties.
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