Retroviruses in kittens: What every cat parent should know

The Hissing Feline · Oct 8, 2026 · 25m · transcript

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This week's podcast focuses on feline retroviruses, particularly those conditions in kittens.

Returning to the podcast is Dr. Emily Coleman. She is a veterinarian and the executive director of The National Kitten Coalition.

This episode of the podcast features several topics, including the following:

What constitutes a retrovirus

Types of retroviruses in kittens

Cat owner knowledge and awareness of retroviruses in a kitten

What is physically happening to a kitten with a retrovirus

How retroviruses are spread

Prognosis for kittens with a retrovirus

Early versus…