tojisiwa Nov 2, 2026 19:28 Then the kittens grew bigger and bigger, and started exploring the whole room. The mother cat watches them
They play a lot, and then sleep together again. Such a heartwarming sight, just watching them is healing!
As I wrote before, the concern regarding these little ones is that they might be infected with AIDS. (They are still too young to be tested) And since the mother cat is already infected, I am worried about her future health. After giving birth, she is also scheduled for spaying at the appropriate time. Regarding feline AIDS, according to ChatGPT,
Some cats do not show symptoms for years even after infection
Currently, there is no treatment to completely eliminate the virus from the body
The main route of transmission is being bitten by an infected cat. Infection occurs when saliva containing the virus enters the body through wounds caused by fighting
On the other hand, the risk of infection through normal, gentle contact such as sharing food bowls or grooming is considered low
In the early stages, fever and swollen lymph nodes may be observed, but there can also be periods lasting many years where almost no symptoms appear
As the disease progresses, the following symptoms may appear:
Even cats that are infected can live long, healthy lives with proper care
What is important is to keep them strictly indoors to prevent infectio