What’s The Risk of Feline Leukemia and Feline AIDS in Cats in Licking County in 2019?

I thought I’d share some numbers from the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPCvet.org) about the risk of feline leukemia virus (FELV) and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV or Feline Aids) in Licking County in 2019.  We recommend testing any new cat or sick cat at risk for these diseases. 

Feline Leukemia – 1 out of 30 cats tested positive forfeline leukemia virus (FELV) in Licking County, Ohio  from January 1 to September 30, 2019.

Prior years risk of feline leukemia virus (FELV) in Licking County, Ohio:

In 2018, risk was – 1 out of 29

In 2017, risk was – 1 out of 30

In 2015 – risk was 1 out of 49

In 2012, risk was – 1 out of 47

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus – 1 out of 19 cats tested positive forFeline Immunodeficiency Virusin Licking County, Ohio from January 1 to September 30, 2019.

In 2018, risk was – 1 out of 19

In 2017, risk was – 1 out of 19

In 2015 – risk was 1 out of 18

In 2013, risk was – 1 out of 21

*These number reflects the total number of tests reported to CAPC in this defined area and represents a sample of the total dog/cat population in this area. The data in provided by IDEXX Laboratories and ANTECH Diagnostics. It is estimated these numbers represent less than 30% of the activity in the geographic regions.