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If a mother cat has it, does it mean that the kittens will get it? I've read that it would be very detectable if they did (lethargic & prone to diseases). Does this mean that the kittens that do not exhibit any symptoms do not have it? Is it very likely that they can Nurse from the mother but never get the disease?
Symptoms
During the first few weeks after the initial infection, cats may have the following symptoms:
Blood cytopenias (deficiency of any of the various cellular elements normally present in the blood)
General malaise
Lymphadenopathy (swollen lymph nodes)
Mild Fever
Symptoms depend on the type of virus and the stage of disease. Common general symptoms include:
Anemia
Blood in the stool
Chronic, recurring infections (FeLV-infected cats are susceptible to bacterial, fungal, protozoan, and other viral infections.)
Decreased appetite
Decreased stamina
Depression
Diarrhea or Constipation
Excessive drinking and urination
Infertility
Jaundice (a yellowing of the skin, whites of the eyes, mucous membranes, and body fluids)
Low-grade Fever
Lymphadenopathy (swollen lymph nodes)
Neuropathies, which can cause anisocoria and hind limb paralysis
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