Versifel FeLV Suspension for Injection for Cats
Active ingredient: Feline leukemia virus
Form
Injection
Species
Manufacturer
Zoetis UK Limited
VMD MA No.
42058/5122
What it's used for
For active immunisation of susceptible cats from 9 weeks of age to reduce the number of cats infected with FeLV and presenting clinical signs of the relate...
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Versifel FeLV Suspension for Injection for Cats — SPC Details
Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 26 Mar 2026.
cats infected with FeLV and presenting clinical signs of the related disease.
No data are available in the studies to demonstrate protection against related clinical
disease but prevention of infection is associated with protection against related clinical
disease.
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Onset of immunity: four weeks after the completion of the primary vaccination course.
Duration of immunity: one year after the primary course and three years after the booster.
Common
(1 to 10 animals / 100 animals
treated):
Injection site swelling
Elevated temperature
2, 3
Rare
(1 to 10 animals / 10,000 animals
treated):
Enlarged lymph node (localised)
Very rare
(<1 animal / 10,000 animals
treated, including isolated
reports):
Injection site pain
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Anaphylactic shock
Anorexia, Depression, Malaise
1
Small (diameter usually smaller than 10 mm, maximal diameter 20 mm) very rarely
associated with a brief period of discomfort and/or pain. The majority of these swellings
resolve within a short period (2 weeks). A small proportion may remain detectable for 1 to
2 months however, by this time they are very small.
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Expected to be of short duration (resolving within 48 hours). Frequency and duration of
any temperature rise is usually lower following subsequent administrations.
When administered concurrently or simultaneously with Zoetis’ Versifel CVR transient
increases in temperature (up to 40.5 °C) are frequently observed following first
vaccination lasting up to 5 days.
Transient enlargement of the pre-scapular lymph node following the second dose
administration, such enlargements are small in size (0.5 cm diameter) and only detected
upon palpation of the area following injection.
If such a reaction occurs appropriate treatment should be administered.
Normally resolves within 24 hours.
Reporting adverse events is important. It allows continuous safety monitoring of a
veterinary medicinal product. Reports should be sent, preferably via a veterinarian, to
either the marketing authorisation holder or the national competent authority via the
national reporting system. See also section 16 of the package leaflet for contact details.
Do not vaccinate FeLV antigen positive cats.
Therefore a test for presence of FeLV before vaccination is recommended.
No data are available for the efficacy of the product in presence of maternal derived
antibodies.
Special precautions for use in animals
Not applicable.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals
In case of accidental self-injection seek medical advice immediately and show the
package leaflet or the label to the physician.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.
Other precautions
Not applicable.
mixed with Zoetis’ Versifel CVR and administered at a single site or administered on the
same day as Zoetis’ Versifel CVR but at different sites.
No data are available on the duration of immunity of Versifel FeLV when administered
together with Versifel CVR, this should be taken into account when considering re-
vaccination intervals.
No information is available on the safety and efficacy of this vaccine when used with any
other veterinary medicinal product except the product mentioned above. A decision to
use this vaccine before or after any other veterinary medicinal product therefore needs to
be made on a case by case basis.
Do not freeze.
Protect from light.
5. IMMUNOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
Pharmacotherapeutic group: immunologicals for Felidae, inactivated viral vaccines for
cats.
ATCvet code: QI06AA01
Vaccination stimulates active immunity against FeLV infection in healthy cats.
This information is sourced from the official Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) published by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). It is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace professional veterinary advice. Always consult your vet before administering any medication.
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