"Wendy" wrote in message
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I got 2 kittens to foster yesterday. They are both female. One is black
and
white the other all black. I'm guessing they are around 10 - 12 wks. Their
mother was a ferile/stray? who got hit by a car late last week.

The black cat has the brightest red tongue I've ever seen - not dark
pink -
red. She has also been VERY aggressive and will leap across the cage at me
when I look in at her. Is the red tongue a sign of some illness or could
it
be from increased blood supply because of her agitated state. Her sister
does not have the bright red tongue but she doesn't get as agitated and
will
let me pick her up and pet her.

W



It can be one of the early signs of FeLk, FIV, calici, or other viral
disease. I'd separate them and keep an eye on them at this point and see if
other health issues like loose stools or sneezing occur. This is assuming
that both were tested for FeLk and FIV before you allowed them into your
home. If they haven't been tested, do so pronto.