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Old July 12th 04, 01:52 AM
formerly known as 'cat arranger'
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We're taking of two feral kitties and haven't thought
about them infecting our other cats. What is FIP and
how is it transmitted? It's obviously not like HIV
which can only be transmitted through body fluids, so
why to they have such similar names? It is confusing.
The kittens are about 8 wks. old. Is the FIP test very
reliable? How much does it cost? Thanks, if it wasn't
Sunday I'd call the vet. Will anyway tomorrow but it
would be nice to know, starting to get stressed.


  #2  
Old July 12th 04, 04:36 AM
Aimee S
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There is information on this page about FIP hope it helps you..

http://www.tica.org/vet.htm

Aimee

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Old July 12th 04, 04:36 AM
Aimee S
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There is information on this page about FIP hope it helps you..

http://www.tica.org/vet.htm

Aimee

  #4  
Old July 13th 04, 01:33 AM
JoJo
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FIP is fatal, no cure, no treatment. Typically happens in kittens under 18
months of age. Stands for feline infection peritonitius. Extremely hard to
give definite diagnosis. They can do extended labwork which basically can
tell you if the cat has been exposed to the corona virus - FIP is a mutation
of the corona virus. 80% of all cats have been exposed to the corona virus
(if cats are around dogs that have been vaccinated against corona, the cat
has been exposed to it). Exposure does not mean the cat has FIP. A high
globulin count can indicate FIP (which would be indicated in bloodwork).
They could have a temperature as well. They run two titers typically, can't
remember exactly what they are. I've heard if the lab can run a 1:25 titer
(most won't/can't) and it's positive, the cat more than likely has FIP.

There are two kinds of FIP - wet and dry. The wet from what I understand is
easier to diagnose, I think the belly can start filling with fluid. The dry
form dry granuals on the internal organs. Typically way to tell for sure is
by doing necropsy after suspected cat has passed away.

From what else I've read is it's not transmitted through body fluids, rather
thru feces. If you suspect FIP and have other cats you need to keep those
boxes CLEAN, empty frequently and clean box with bleach mixture.

I just went this with one of my cats - it's extremely frustrating, you walk
out wondering what to do. I was told bloodwork was within normal limits,
had no temp, but the titers both were positive - meaning she had been
exposed to the corona virus. The vet told me she found 11 month old stray,
wasn't gaining weight as it should, she kept testing, finally noticed one
pupil was slightly larger than the other, that was how she determined it was
FIP, the cat went downhill within weeks. She told me if my cat did have FIP
I would see the same quick/fast deterioration in health. That was a little
over a month ago, the cat has since improved so I very much doubt at this
point if she has FIP, whatever it was is out of her system and she is a fat
and happy cat.

Do you think the kittens have FIP? Are they acting sick? If they are, it
would not hurt to go to vet and get bloodwork. You should always keep new
kittens away from other cats for a few weeks, at least until you know they
aren't carrying Felv or FIV (feline aids - which attacks the immune system).
And do not let them share litter boxes with your current crew until you are
sure they are healthy. If the kittens aren't showing any health problems
the blood test isn't going to tell you anything as far as FIP goes. Sorry
to paint a grim picture - FIP is a terrible disease, made all the more so
because there is no definitive diagnosis. There's also a very small chance
cats have it (very low percentage). I would still recommend vet check
anyway as they are feral. They will more than likely need treated for
worms.

Best of luck.

JoJo

"formerly known as 'cat arranger'" wrote
in message news:nhlIc.6201$i_3.4441@fed1read04...
We're taking of two feral kitties and haven't thought
about them infecting our other cats. What is FIP and
how is it transmitted? It's obviously not like HIV
which can only be transmitted through body fluids, so
why to they have such similar names? It is confusing.
The kittens are about 8 wks. old. Is the FIP test very
reliable? How much does it cost? Thanks, if it wasn't
Sunday I'd call the vet. Will anyway tomorrow but it
would be nice to know, starting to get stressed.




  #5  
Old July 13th 04, 01:33 AM
JoJo
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FIP is fatal, no cure, no treatment. Typically happens in kittens under 18
months of age. Stands for feline infection peritonitius. Extremely hard to
give definite diagnosis. They can do extended labwork which basically can
tell you if the cat has been exposed to the corona virus - FIP is a mutation
of the corona virus. 80% of all cats have been exposed to the corona virus
(if cats are around dogs that have been vaccinated against corona, the cat
has been exposed to it). Exposure does not mean the cat has FIP. A high
globulin count can indicate FIP (which would be indicated in bloodwork).
They could have a temperature as well. They run two titers typically, can't
remember exactly what they are. I've heard if the lab can run a 1:25 titer
(most won't/can't) and it's positive, the cat more than likely has FIP.

There are two kinds of FIP - wet and dry. The wet from what I understand is
easier to diagnose, I think the belly can start filling with fluid. The dry
form dry granuals on the internal organs. Typically way to tell for sure is
by doing necropsy after suspected cat has passed away.

From what else I've read is it's not transmitted through body fluids, rather
thru feces. If you suspect FIP and have other cats you need to keep those
boxes CLEAN, empty frequently and clean box with bleach mixture.

I just went this with one of my cats - it's extremely frustrating, you walk
out wondering what to do. I was told bloodwork was within normal limits,
had no temp, but the titers both were positive - meaning she had been
exposed to the corona virus. The vet told me she found 11 month old stray,
wasn't gaining weight as it should, she kept testing, finally noticed one
pupil was slightly larger than the other, that was how she determined it was
FIP, the cat went downhill within weeks. She told me if my cat did have FIP
I would see the same quick/fast deterioration in health. That was a little
over a month ago, the cat has since improved so I very much doubt at this
point if she has FIP, whatever it was is out of her system and she is a fat
and happy cat.

Do you think the kittens have FIP? Are they acting sick? If they are, it
would not hurt to go to vet and get bloodwork. You should always keep new
kittens away from other cats for a few weeks, at least until you know they
aren't carrying Felv or FIV (feline aids - which attacks the immune system).
And do not let them share litter boxes with your current crew until you are
sure they are healthy. If the kittens aren't showing any health problems
the blood test isn't going to tell you anything as far as FIP goes. Sorry
to paint a grim picture - FIP is a terrible disease, made all the more so
because there is no definitive diagnosis. There's also a very small chance
cats have it (very low percentage). I would still recommend vet check
anyway as they are feral. They will more than likely need treated for
worms.

Best of luck.

JoJo

"formerly known as 'cat arranger'" wrote
in message news:nhlIc.6201$i_3.4441@fed1read04...
We're taking of two feral kitties and haven't thought
about them infecting our other cats. What is FIP and
how is it transmitted? It's obviously not like HIV
which can only be transmitted through body fluids, so
why to they have such similar names? It is confusing.
The kittens are about 8 wks. old. Is the FIP test very
reliable? How much does it cost? Thanks, if it wasn't
Sunday I'd call the vet. Will anyway tomorrow but it
would be nice to know, starting to get stressed.




  #6  
Old July 13th 04, 01:41 AM
JoJo
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Forgot - you can do Vit C therapy - Connie is the resident expert on that.
She's given her cats Vit C therapy and one's titers have come back negative.
I'm not sure if she reads this NG or not.

You can visit my website for my email address, and there is a link to
Connie's site as well (Tails of the Foster Kitty's), which has a link to her
email.

JoJo
https://home.comcast.net/~zookeepr/Fosters.htm


"JoJo" wrote in message
...
FIP is fatal, no cure, no treatment. Typically happens in kittens under

18
months of age. Stands for feline infection peritonitius. Extremely hard

to
give definite diagnosis. They can do extended labwork which basically can
tell you if the cat has been exposed to the corona virus - FIP is a

mutation
of the corona virus. 80% of all cats have been exposed to the corona

virus
(if cats are around dogs that have been vaccinated against corona, the cat
has been exposed to it). Exposure does not mean the cat has FIP. A high
globulin count can indicate FIP (which would be indicated in bloodwork).
They could have a temperature as well. They run two titers typically,

can't
remember exactly what they are. I've heard if the lab can run a 1:25

titer
(most won't/can't) and it's positive, the cat more than likely has FIP.

There are two kinds of FIP - wet and dry. The wet from what I understand

is
easier to diagnose, I think the belly can start filling with fluid. The

dry
form dry granuals on the internal organs. Typically way to tell for sure

is
by doing necropsy after suspected cat has passed away.

From what else I've read is it's not transmitted through body fluids,

rather
thru feces. If you suspect FIP and have other cats you need to keep those
boxes CLEAN, empty frequently and clean box with bleach mixture.

I just went this with one of my cats - it's extremely frustrating, you

walk
out wondering what to do. I was told bloodwork was within normal limits,
had no temp, but the titers both were positive - meaning she had been
exposed to the corona virus. The vet told me she found 11 month old

stray,
wasn't gaining weight as it should, she kept testing, finally noticed one
pupil was slightly larger than the other, that was how she determined it

was
FIP, the cat went downhill within weeks. She told me if my cat did have

FIP
I would see the same quick/fast deterioration in health. That was a

little
over a month ago, the cat has since improved so I very much doubt at this
point if she has FIP, whatever it was is out of her system and she is a

fat
and happy cat.

Do you think the kittens have FIP? Are they acting sick? If they are, it
would not hurt to go to vet and get bloodwork. You should always keep new
kittens away from other cats for a few weeks, at least until you know they
aren't carrying Felv or FIV (feline aids - which attacks the immune

system).
And do not let them share litter boxes with your current crew until you

are
sure they are healthy. If the kittens aren't showing any health problems
the blood test isn't going to tell you anything as far as FIP goes. Sorry
to paint a grim picture - FIP is a terrible disease, made all the more so
because there is no definitive diagnosis. There's also a very small chance
cats have it (very low percentage). I would still recommend vet check
anyway as they are feral. They will more than likely need treated for
worms.

Best of luck.

JoJo

"formerly known as 'cat arranger'"

wrote
in message news:nhlIc.6201$i_3.4441@fed1read04...
We're taking of two feral kitties and haven't thought
about them infecting our other cats. What is FIP and
how is it transmitted? It's obviously not like HIV
which can only be transmitted through body fluids, so
why to they have such similar names? It is confusing.
The kittens are about 8 wks. old. Is the FIP test very
reliable? How much does it cost? Thanks, if it wasn't
Sunday I'd call the vet. Will anyway tomorrow but it
would be nice to know, starting to get stressed.






  #7  
Old July 13th 04, 01:41 AM
JoJo
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Default

Forgot - you can do Vit C therapy - Connie is the resident expert on that.
She's given her cats Vit C therapy and one's titers have come back negative.
I'm not sure if she reads this NG or not.

You can visit my website for my email address, and there is a link to
Connie's site as well (Tails of the Foster Kitty's), which has a link to her
email.

JoJo
https://home.comcast.net/~zookeepr/Fosters.htm


"JoJo" wrote in message
...
FIP is fatal, no cure, no treatment. Typically happens in kittens under

18
months of age. Stands for feline infection peritonitius. Extremely hard

to
give definite diagnosis. They can do extended labwork which basically can
tell you if the cat has been exposed to the corona virus - FIP is a

mutation
of the corona virus. 80% of all cats have been exposed to the corona

virus
(if cats are around dogs that have been vaccinated against corona, the cat
has been exposed to it). Exposure does not mean the cat has FIP. A high
globulin count can indicate FIP (which would be indicated in bloodwork).
They could have a temperature as well. They run two titers typically,

can't
remember exactly what they are. I've heard if the lab can run a 1:25

titer
(most won't/can't) and it's positive, the cat more than likely has FIP.

There are two kinds of FIP - wet and dry. The wet from what I understand

is
easier to diagnose, I think the belly can start filling with fluid. The

dry
form dry granuals on the internal organs. Typically way to tell for sure

is
by doing necropsy after suspected cat has passed away.

From what else I've read is it's not transmitted through body fluids,

rather
thru feces. If you suspect FIP and have other cats you need to keep those
boxes CLEAN, empty frequently and clean box with bleach mixture.

I just went this with one of my cats - it's extremely frustrating, you

walk
out wondering what to do. I was told bloodwork was within normal limits,
had no temp, but the titers both were positive - meaning she had been
exposed to the corona virus. The vet told me she found 11 month old

stray,
wasn't gaining weight as it should, she kept testing, finally noticed one
pupil was slightly larger than the other, that was how she determined it

was
FIP, the cat went downhill within weeks. She told me if my cat did have

FIP
I would see the same quick/fast deterioration in health. That was a

little
over a month ago, the cat has since improved so I very much doubt at this
point if she has FIP, whatever it was is out of her system and she is a

fat
and happy cat.

Do you think the kittens have FIP? Are they acting sick? If they are, it
would not hurt to go to vet and get bloodwork. You should always keep new
kittens away from other cats for a few weeks, at least until you know they
aren't carrying Felv or FIV (feline aids - which attacks the immune

system).
And do not let them share litter boxes with your current crew until you

are
sure they are healthy. If the kittens aren't showing any health problems
the blood test isn't going to tell you anything as far as FIP goes. Sorry
to paint a grim picture - FIP is a terrible disease, made all the more so
because there is no definitive diagnosis. There's also a very small chance
cats have it (very low percentage). I would still recommend vet check
anyway as they are feral. They will more than likely need treated for
worms.

Best of luck.

JoJo

"formerly known as 'cat arranger'"

wrote
in message news:nhlIc.6201$i_3.4441@fed1read04...
We're taking of two feral kitties and haven't thought
about them infecting our other cats. What is FIP and
how is it transmitted? It's obviously not like HIV
which can only be transmitted through body fluids, so
why to they have such similar names? It is confusing.
The kittens are about 8 wks. old. Is the FIP test very
reliable? How much does it cost? Thanks, if it wasn't
Sunday I'd call the vet. Will anyway tomorrow but it
would be nice to know, starting to get stressed.






  #8  
Old July 13th 04, 02:41 AM
~*Connie*~
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Yup.. I read this one I hate FIP, and have been frustrated with the info
out there since having been exposed to it and having lost one of my beloved
pets. There was recently an extremely well written article in the cat fancy
magazine. The doctor says it is not contagious. the corona virus has to
mutate once inside the host There is no reliable test for it. I think a
lot of doctors jump to an FIP conclusion to come up with something for
unexplained symptoms.

If your kittens actually have it, there isn't much you can do but keep them
comfortable (or humanly euthanize). I have five remaining cats, one also
had felv, and all five had high fip titers (that should so read corona virus
titers but whatever) and putting them on vitamin c, they are all negative.


"JoJo" wrote in message
...
Forgot - you can do Vit C therapy - Connie is the resident expert on that.
She's given her cats Vit C therapy and one's titers have come back

negative.
I'm not sure if she reads this NG or not.

You can visit my website for my email address, and there is a link to
Connie's site as well (Tails of the Foster Kitty's), which has a link to

her
email.

JoJo
https://home.comcast.net/~zookeepr/Fosters.htm


"JoJo" wrote in message
...
FIP is fatal, no cure, no treatment. Typically happens in kittens under

18
months of age. Stands for feline infection peritonitius. Extremely

hard
to
give definite diagnosis. They can do extended labwork which basically

can
tell you if the cat has been exposed to the corona virus - FIP is a

mutation
of the corona virus. 80% of all cats have been exposed to the corona

virus
(if cats are around dogs that have been vaccinated against corona, the

cat
has been exposed to it). Exposure does not mean the cat has FIP. A

high
globulin count can indicate FIP (which would be indicated in bloodwork).
They could have a temperature as well. They run two titers typically,

can't
remember exactly what they are. I've heard if the lab can run a 1:25

titer
(most won't/can't) and it's positive, the cat more than likely has FIP.

There are two kinds of FIP - wet and dry. The wet from what I

understand
is
easier to diagnose, I think the belly can start filling with fluid. The

dry
form dry granuals on the internal organs. Typically way to tell for

sure
is
by doing necropsy after suspected cat has passed away.

From what else I've read is it's not transmitted through body fluids,

rather
thru feces. If you suspect FIP and have other cats you need to keep

those
boxes CLEAN, empty frequently and clean box with bleach mixture.

I just went this with one of my cats - it's extremely frustrating, you

walk
out wondering what to do. I was told bloodwork was within normal

limits,
had no temp, but the titers both were positive - meaning she had been
exposed to the corona virus. The vet told me she found 11 month old

stray,
wasn't gaining weight as it should, she kept testing, finally noticed

one
pupil was slightly larger than the other, that was how she determined it

was
FIP, the cat went downhill within weeks. She told me if my cat did have

FIP
I would see the same quick/fast deterioration in health. That was a

little
over a month ago, the cat has since improved so I very much doubt at

this
point if she has FIP, whatever it was is out of her system and she is a

fat
and happy cat.

Do you think the kittens have FIP? Are they acting sick? If they are,

it
would not hurt to go to vet and get bloodwork. You should always keep

new
kittens away from other cats for a few weeks, at least until you know

they
aren't carrying Felv or FIV (feline aids - which attacks the immune

system).
And do not let them share litter boxes with your current crew until you

are
sure they are healthy. If the kittens aren't showing any health

problems
the blood test isn't going to tell you anything as far as FIP goes.

Sorry
to paint a grim picture - FIP is a terrible disease, made all the more

so
because there is no definitive diagnosis. There's also a very small

chance
cats have it (very low percentage). I would still recommend vet check
anyway as they are feral. They will more than likely need treated for
worms.

Best of luck.

JoJo

"formerly known as 'cat arranger'"

wrote
in message news:nhlIc.6201$i_3.4441@fed1read04...
We're taking of two feral kitties and haven't thought
about them infecting our other cats. What is FIP and
how is it transmitted? It's obviously not like HIV
which can only be transmitted through body fluids, so
why to they have such similar names? It is confusing.
The kittens are about 8 wks. old. Is the FIP test very
reliable? How much does it cost? Thanks, if it wasn't
Sunday I'd call the vet. Will anyway tomorrow but it
would be nice to know, starting to get stressed.








  #9  
Old July 13th 04, 02:41 AM
~*Connie*~
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default

Yup.. I read this one I hate FIP, and have been frustrated with the info
out there since having been exposed to it and having lost one of my beloved
pets. There was recently an extremely well written article in the cat fancy
magazine. The doctor says it is not contagious. the corona virus has to
mutate once inside the host There is no reliable test for it. I think a
lot of doctors jump to an FIP conclusion to come up with something for
unexplained symptoms.

If your kittens actually have it, there isn't much you can do but keep them
comfortable (or humanly euthanize). I have five remaining cats, one also
had felv, and all five had high fip titers (that should so read corona virus
titers but whatever) and putting them on vitamin c, they are all negative.


"JoJo" wrote in message
...
Forgot - you can do Vit C therapy - Connie is the resident expert on that.
She's given her cats Vit C therapy and one's titers have come back

negative.
I'm not sure if she reads this NG or not.

You can visit my website for my email address, and there is a link to
Connie's site as well (Tails of the Foster Kitty's), which has a link to

her
email.

JoJo
https://home.comcast.net/~zookeepr/Fosters.htm


"JoJo" wrote in message
...
FIP is fatal, no cure, no treatment. Typically happens in kittens under

18
months of age. Stands for feline infection peritonitius. Extremely

hard
to
give definite diagnosis. They can do extended labwork which basically

can
tell you if the cat has been exposed to the corona virus - FIP is a

mutation
of the corona virus. 80% of all cats have been exposed to the corona

virus
(if cats are around dogs that have been vaccinated against corona, the

cat
has been exposed to it). Exposure does not mean the cat has FIP. A

high
globulin count can indicate FIP (which would be indicated in bloodwork).
They could have a temperature as well. They run two titers typically,

can't
remember exactly what they are. I've heard if the lab can run a 1:25

titer
(most won't/can't) and it's positive, the cat more than likely has FIP.

There are two kinds of FIP - wet and dry. The wet from what I

understand
is
easier to diagnose, I think the belly can start filling with fluid. The

dry
form dry granuals on the internal organs. Typically way to tell for

sure
is
by doing necropsy after suspected cat has passed away.

From what else I've read is it's not transmitted through body fluids,

rather
thru feces. If you suspect FIP and have other cats you need to keep

those
boxes CLEAN, empty frequently and clean box with bleach mixture.

I just went this with one of my cats - it's extremely frustrating, you

walk
out wondering what to do. I was told bloodwork was within normal

limits,
had no temp, but the titers both were positive - meaning she had been
exposed to the corona virus. The vet told me she found 11 month old

stray,
wasn't gaining weight as it should, she kept testing, finally noticed

one
pupil was slightly larger than the other, that was how she determined it

was
FIP, the cat went downhill within weeks. She told me if my cat did have

FIP
I would see the same quick/fast deterioration in health. That was a

little
over a month ago, the cat has since improved so I very much doubt at

this
point if she has FIP, whatever it was is out of her system and she is a

fat
and happy cat.

Do you think the kittens have FIP? Are they acting sick? If they are,

it
would not hurt to go to vet and get bloodwork. You should always keep

new
kittens away from other cats for a few weeks, at least until you know

they
aren't carrying Felv or FIV (feline aids - which attacks the immune

system).
And do not let them share litter boxes with your current crew until you

are
sure they are healthy. If the kittens aren't showing any health

problems
the blood test isn't going to tell you anything as far as FIP goes.

Sorry
to paint a grim picture - FIP is a terrible disease, made all the more

so
because there is no definitive diagnosis. There's also a very small

chance
cats have it (very low percentage). I would still recommend vet check
anyway as they are feral. They will more than likely need treated for
worms.

Best of luck.

JoJo

"formerly known as 'cat arranger'"

wrote
in message news:nhlIc.6201$i_3.4441@fed1read04...
We're taking of two feral kitties and haven't thought
about them infecting our other cats. What is FIP and
how is it transmitted? It's obviously not like HIV
which can only be transmitted through body fluids, so
why to they have such similar names? It is confusing.
The kittens are about 8 wks. old. Is the FIP test very
reliable? How much does it cost? Thanks, if it wasn't
Sunday I'd call the vet. Will anyway tomorrow but it
would be nice to know, starting to get stressed.








  #10  
Old July 13th 04, 02:47 AM
JoJo
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I thought you were out there somewhere! Nice to see you again!

"~*Connie*~" wrote in message
...
Yup.. I read this one I hate FIP, and have been frustrated with the

info
out there since having been exposed to it and having lost one of my

beloved
pets. There was recently an extremely well written article in the cat

fancy
magazine. The doctor says it is not contagious. the corona virus has to
mutate once inside the host There is no reliable test for it. I think a
lot of doctors jump to an FIP conclusion to come up with something for
unexplained symptoms.

If your kittens actually have it, there isn't much you can do but keep

them
comfortable (or humanly euthanize). I have five remaining cats, one also
had felv, and all five had high fip titers (that should so read corona

virus
titers but whatever) and putting them on vitamin c, they are all negative.


"JoJo" wrote in message
...
Forgot - you can do Vit C therapy - Connie is the resident expert on

that.
She's given her cats Vit C therapy and one's titers have come back

negative.
I'm not sure if she reads this NG or not.

You can visit my website for my email address, and there is a link to
Connie's site as well (Tails of the Foster Kitty's), which has a link to

her
email.

JoJo
https://home.comcast.net/~zookeepr/Fosters.htm


"JoJo" wrote in message
...
FIP is fatal, no cure, no treatment. Typically happens in kittens

under
18
months of age. Stands for feline infection peritonitius. Extremely

hard
to
give definite diagnosis. They can do extended labwork which basically

can
tell you if the cat has been exposed to the corona virus - FIP is a

mutation
of the corona virus. 80% of all cats have been exposed to the corona

virus
(if cats are around dogs that have been vaccinated against corona, the

cat
has been exposed to it). Exposure does not mean the cat has FIP. A

high
globulin count can indicate FIP (which would be indicated in

bloodwork).
They could have a temperature as well. They run two titers typically,

can't
remember exactly what they are. I've heard if the lab can run a 1:25

titer
(most won't/can't) and it's positive, the cat more than likely has

FIP.

There are two kinds of FIP - wet and dry. The wet from what I

understand
is
easier to diagnose, I think the belly can start filling with fluid.

The
dry
form dry granuals on the internal organs. Typically way to tell for

sure
is
by doing necropsy after suspected cat has passed away.

From what else I've read is it's not transmitted through body fluids,

rather
thru feces. If you suspect FIP and have other cats you need to keep

those
boxes CLEAN, empty frequently and clean box with bleach mixture.

I just went this with one of my cats - it's extremely frustrating, you

walk
out wondering what to do. I was told bloodwork was within normal

limits,
had no temp, but the titers both were positive - meaning she had been
exposed to the corona virus. The vet told me she found 11 month old

stray,
wasn't gaining weight as it should, she kept testing, finally noticed

one
pupil was slightly larger than the other, that was how she determined

it
was
FIP, the cat went downhill within weeks. She told me if my cat did

have
FIP
I would see the same quick/fast deterioration in health. That was a

little
over a month ago, the cat has since improved so I very much doubt at

this
point if she has FIP, whatever it was is out of her system and she is

a
fat
and happy cat.

Do you think the kittens have FIP? Are they acting sick? If they

are,
it
would not hurt to go to vet and get bloodwork. You should always keep

new
kittens away from other cats for a few weeks, at least until you know

they
aren't carrying Felv or FIV (feline aids - which attacks the immune

system).
And do not let them share litter boxes with your current crew until

you
are
sure they are healthy. If the kittens aren't showing any health

problems
the blood test isn't going to tell you anything as far as FIP goes.

Sorry
to paint a grim picture - FIP is a terrible disease, made all the more

so
because there is no definitive diagnosis. There's also a very small

chance
cats have it (very low percentage). I would still recommend vet check
anyway as they are feral. They will more than likely need treated for
worms.

Best of luck.

JoJo

"formerly known as 'cat arranger'"

wrote
in message news:nhlIc.6201$i_3.4441@fed1read04...
We're taking of two feral kitties and haven't thought
about them infecting our other cats. What is FIP and
how is it transmitted? It's obviously not like HIV
which can only be transmitted through body fluids, so
why to they have such similar names? It is confusing.
The kittens are about 8 wks. old. Is the FIP test very
reliable? How much does it cost? Thanks, if it wasn't
Sunday I'd call the vet. Will anyway tomorrow but it
would be nice to know, starting to get stressed.










 




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