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Oriental Shorthair cats typically cost between $600 and $3,000, depending on the breeder, pedigree, and coat quality.

The Oriental Shorthair was developed by crossing Siamese cats with breeds like Russian Blue, British Shorthair, Abyssinian, and domestic cats.

The Oriental Shorthair is a medium-sized, elegant cat breed known for its long, slender body, large ears, and short, silky coat in a wide variety of colors and patterns. They're sociable, highly intelligent, and affectionate companions who thrive on interaction and activity.

FeLV is generally considered more severe than FIV due to its higher contagion rate, stronger link to fatal illnesses, and reduced prognosis.

The first stage of feline leukemia is abortive infection, where a cat's immune system eliminates the virus before it establishes a persistent infection.

Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is generally considered worse than FIV because it is more contagious, leads to more severe health complications, and significantly shortens life expectancy in affected cats.

The first stage of feline leukemia is the abortive infection, in which the cat's immune system eliminates the virus entirely before it establishes infection.

FeLV is generally considered worse than FIV due to its higher contagiousness and more devastating health consequences, including cancer and immune suppression.

The first stage of feline leukemia is abortive infection, where the cat’s immune system eliminates the virus completely after exposure.

Indoor cats can contract feline leukemia if they are exposed to infected cats through direct contact, such as grooming, shared litter boxes, or contaminated food dishes. Although the risk is lower indoors, the virus can still spread if an infected cat enters the household or through untested new additions.