Getting Help


Getting Help Your veterinarian is your best source of information on the prevention, diagnosis and management of FIV or FeLV infection. Routine visits to your veterinarian can help you know if your cat is sick. Early detection offers an infected cat the best chance for a long and happy life, and helps prevent the spread of infection to other cats. We encourage you to complete the FIV/FeLV observation form below to prepare for a visit to your veterinarian. FIV/FeLV Observation Form Please record your observations in the fields provided, then click the Create Form button. You can print the completed form and bring it along on your visit to aid in your discussion.
About Your Cat:
Name:
Age:
Sex:
Is your cat neutered/spayed?
Geographic Location:
ZIP Code

Observations:
How long ago was your last visit to your veterinarian?
Is your cat primarily an indoor cat or an outdoor cat?
Has your cat been vaccinated for FIV or FeLV?

Do any of these situations apply to your cat? Please check all that apply:
	Has never been tested for FeLV/FIV	Has been outside unsupervised
	Was exposed to a cat with unknown FIV/FeLV status	Was in a fight with another cat
	Lives in a household with other cats of unknown FIV/FeLV status	You recently adopted a new cat into your household
	Your cat was a stray or obtained from a shelter

Has your cat had any of these signs of illness? Please check all that apply:
	Weight loss	Decreased appetite
	Decreased grooming	Decreased energy or general weakness
	Vomiting	Diarrhea
	Gingivitis (red, swollen gums)	Pale gums
	Mouth sores	Enlarged lymph nodes
	Abscesses

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