Did you know that all breeds of cat including the Turkish Van are susceptible to the FeLV virus? Your vet may have told you that FeLV stands for Feline Leukemia Virus. This particular virus is the second largest cause of death among cats. FeLV is fatal disease that killed approximately 85% of the cats that were infected over a three year time period. The virus can cause anemia or lymphoma in cats as well as suppress their immune system making them highly susceptible to deadly infections. When cats are vaccinated they have a stronger chance of resisting the deadly virus. In fact, research has found that 70% of cats that came in contact with FeLV were able to either resist the infection or overcome it on their own. FeLV affects cats only. It is transmitted from cat to cat through saliva, blood and possibly urine or feces. Talk to your vet Gourock, Scotland for further details.