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Rapid spread of feline leukemia virus reported on the Cape Flats

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The Animal Welfare Society of South Africa, here in Cape Town, has urged cat owners in the Cape Flats, to monitor their cats for any signs of feline leukemia virus.

The Society says it has noted a significant increase in the number of infections among domestic cats over the past few weeks.

AWS nursing assistant, Jaque le Roux says the virus can’t be transmitted to people, dogs or other animals, but says that cat owners must still take extra care.

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He urges pet owners to vaccinate their cats against the virus.

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