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Feline leukemia is transmissible between cats, as the saliva carries the virus. The FeLV causes the immune system to slowly shut down and the cat will be exposed to a lot of viruses and diseases. Cats with FeLV usually die from a secondary infection. So, your priority is to prevent or treat the secondary infections.
The diet of the sick cat is also important. Try to give vitamins and supplements and a lot of wet food. Keep your cat comfortable and avoid contact with other cats: you avoid other infections and prevent the other cats from getting the FeLV virus. This way you can prolong your cat's life and avoid euthanasia. A cat with FeLV can live a few years and even get to their full life expectancy age as long as you keep the secondary infections under control.
The feline leukemia can be prevented by vaccination.