felvetted

Felvetting is an informal term used in animal-welfare and veterinary contexts to describe the process of testing a cat for Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) and documenting the results. The word combines FeLV, the abbreviation for the virus, with vetting. It is not widely standardized and tends to appear in shelter workflows, adoption listings, and online discussions rather than in formal veterinary literature.

In practice, felvetting usually includes an FeLV test, typically an ELISA/point-of-care test for the p27 antigen, with follow-up confirmatory testing (such as PCR or immunofluorescence) when indicated by policy or risk assessment. The aim is to determine FeLV status to guide housing, medical care, and adoption decisions, and to maintain appropriate records for prospective adopters.

Limitations include test accuracy and the infection window, which can produce false positives or negatives. Costs, logistics, and local prevalence influence whether felvetting is performed. FeLV-positive cats can live long lives with veterinary care, though they may require housing separation and preventive strategies to protect other cats.

Etymology and usage: felvetting is a relatively new, informal term with limited formal usage. It is more common in nonacademic contexts, and it has not achieved formal standardization. Related topics include Feline Leukemia Virus, veterinary testing, and shelter adoption policies.