Just found out that one of the kittens we adopted out about a few weeks ago has come down with the Feline leukemia virus

This is according to the PDSA - but from experience we know they're prone to over-exaggerate to try and get the higher level of donation out of you. The kitten was originally taken to his regular vets and they just said he's probably stressed after moving to his new home, and it 'can' occur a few months after they've moved in, and he's just a bit dehydrated and off his food for a while etc. A few days later and he'd not improved so his new owner took him to the PDSA (as couldn't afford another emergency appointment bill at her regular vet).

So all in all we're a bit confused as to whats going on really. Sorry if this post doesn't make much sense!

I know it can be contagious between cats, but we're a bit confused as to how he could have caught it. Both our cats are fine and up to date with jabs, and the other kittens appear to be ok too! (we still have one of the litter and she appears to be fine)

Has anyone had experience dealing with this?
Is it possible he's got it from his new home?

Ok, well, Im a Veterinary Nurse, and, this is the deal.....you can only know for sure if a cat is FIV/FELV positive if it has had a blood test.. so have they done that, if that is the case then, all is not lost, it will just mean ( and no bad thing IMO) that you will have to have an indoor cat.
If the test is positive, you have to bear in mind a cat for either disease, is not under an immediate death warrent. You will need to keep an eye out for unusual behaviour etc, and see the vet as you need to, but it does not mean an automatic death sentance.
that said, I can understand that this could not be what a new pet ower would want, and I certainly would not judge on the optionof euthanaising or rehoming of the animal.

forgot to mention, FELV is contractable by birth, and can also be caught from other feline contact, but namely though fighting or sexual contact.
This makes me wonder why the litter was not tested asap before rehoming by the PDSA. They are, although a charity, not strapped for cash....

Hey sorry for any confusion but the kitten was adoppted out by us to a new family (it was one of our Queen's litter)...

Although good news! it's not Feline leukemia virus!!
It is however, kidney failure due to consumption of bleach/cleaning products or anti-freeze.

It seems that his new owner hasn't been emptying the mop-bucket quick enough, or she has some nasty neighbours!