TREATMENT INFORMATION

Every cat that has been diagnosed with FeLV and/or FIV or is a carrier will exhibit different symptoms. Unfortunately, just like HIV/AIDS in people, many cats carry the virus without showing any signs of disease.

Your veterinarian will decide the best treatment schedule based upon your cat’s symptoms, condition and history.

Just as every patient presents individually, each one will respond differently to LTCI; some patients may require more frequent treatments. Your veterinarian may adjust the treatment schedule based on individual patient response.

The retroviral guidelines published by the AAFP (American Association of Feline Practitioners) suggest that veterinarians be aggressive in the diagnosis and treatment early in the course of disease* [reference].

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT SCHEDULE upon diagnosis of FeLV or FIV infection.

• Month 1: One injection per week

• Month 2: One, every other week

• Month 3 and thereafter: Once every 4 – 6 weeks, or as necessary

PATIENT MONITORING

Your cat’s behavior is the most important sign in determining the effectiveness of LTCI. Quality of life is a critical aspect of clinical improvement. Your veterinarian will monitor the clinical signs associated with FeLV/FIV infection in your cat.

When LTCI is used as an aid in treating FeLV or FIV, checking blood cell counts, especially lymphocyte and red cell counts, is recommended. CBCs (complete blood counts) may be evaluated every 4 weeks for patients with lymphopenia and/or anemia.

Similar to AIDs patients, other methods are available to your veterinarian that can detect shifts in the types of lymphocytes monitored, such as CD4 or CD8 lymphocytes.

ADMINISTRATION

1 ml dosage (1μg/ml) by subcutaneous injection.