Feline Immunodeficiency Virus - contd.
Cats infected with FIV may have a fever; lymphadenopathy, or enlarged lymph nodes; anorexia; weight loss; depression; stomatitis, or ulcers in the mouth; dermatitis, or skin disorders; conjunctivitis; and any other signs that go along with specific organ disease. Some cats will show behavioral signs such as dementia, inappropriate elimination, hiding, and roaming. Neurological clinical signs can include seizures and ataxia or problems maintaining balance. Cats with FIV also may develop cancer.