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Ping Phil P FIP
A web search on FIP yielded some conflicting info. Links to this subject on
your site are down. What is the latest information regarding how contagious this virus is? Can a cat survive FIP? If so can this cat ever live with other cats? We recently adopted out a cat and the new owner called to say the kitty was diagnosed with FIP. If the cat survives, he isn't comfortable taking the cat back to his house because he's concerned it will infect his resident cat. I know you have said before that this isn't something that you have seen transmitted from cat to cat but I have read on more sites than not that the virus can be transmitted through contact with fecal matter hence my confusion as another site said this was highly unlikely. If he does make it how likely is it that the diagnosis was accurate? I'm surprised that this is happening to this particular kitten. He was always the biggest, most outgoing, most energetic and seemingly healthiest kitten in this litter. The litter was brought into a vets office when they were around 3-4 weeks old. They had horrible diarrhea but that cleared up in a week or two. This sick kitten was the first one to get over the diarrhea. They was no sign of illness after that and all the kittens have been tested (negative) for FIV FeLV. The other two are fine the last time I spoke with their adoptive moms (recently) and this poor guy might not make it. Wendy |
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Ping Phil P FIP
Wendy wrote: A web search on FIP yielded some conflicting info. Links to this subject on your site are down. What is the latest information regarding how contagious this virus is? Can a cat survive FIP? If so can this cat ever live with other cats? We recently adopted out a cat and the new owner called to say the kitty was diagnosed with FIP. If the cat survives, he isn't comfortable taking the cat back to his house because he's concerned it will infect his resident cat. I know you have said before that this isn't something that you have seen transmitted from cat to cat but I have read on more sites than not that the virus can be transmitted through contact with fecal matter hence my confusion as another site said this was highly unlikely. If he does make it how likely is it that the diagnosis was accurate? I'm surprised that this is happening to this particular kitten. He was always the biggest, most outgoing, most energetic and seemingly healthiest kitten in this litter. The litter was brought into a vets office when they were around 3-4 weeks old. They had horrible diarrhea but that cleared up in a week or two. This sick kitten was the first one to get over the diarrhea. They was no sign of illness after that and all the kittens have been tested (negative) for FIV FeLV. The other two are fine the last time I spoke with their adoptive moms (recently) and this poor guy might not make it. FIP is a mutation of the common and relatively benign feline coronavirus (FCoV). The coronavirus is very contagious, but the great majority of cats who are infected will never develop FIP. Many researchers now believe that FIP transmission cat to cat is highly unlikely, but it is very likely that a cat exposed to the coronavirus will be infected with it. However, the majority of cats, especially if they have ever been in a shelter or a cattery, have already been exposed to the coronavirus. You should find out how this cat was diagnosed. FIP is notoriously difficult to diagnose and is frequently mis-diagnosed. Yes, if the cat survives then it's quite likely that FIP was misdiagnosed, but the problem is that sometimes if the vet suspects FIP, he/she does not look for treatable solutions. FIP used to be considered to be invariably fatal, but I recently read an article in one of the veterinary school magazines that demonstrated that some cats did recover from FIP with certain treatments. Unfortunately I don't recall the details. My own opinion is that I always doubt a diagnosis of FIP because most of the time it turns out to be wrong. Good luck, and hopefully Phil can add more good info. -Yngver |
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Ping Phil P FIP
"yngver" wrote in message ups.com... Wendy wrote: A web search on FIP yielded some conflicting info. Links to this subject on your site are down. What is the latest information regarding how contagious this virus is? Can a cat survive FIP? If so can this cat ever live with other cats? We recently adopted out a cat and the new owner called to say the kitty was diagnosed with FIP. If the cat survives, he isn't comfortable taking the cat back to his house because he's concerned it will infect his resident cat. I know you have said before that this isn't something that you have seen transmitted from cat to cat but I have read on more sites than not that the virus can be transmitted through contact with fecal matter hence my confusion as another site said this was highly unlikely. If he does make it how likely is it that the diagnosis was accurate? I'm surprised that this is happening to this particular kitten. He was always the biggest, most outgoing, most energetic and seemingly healthiest kitten in this litter. The litter was brought into a vets office when they were around 3-4 weeks old. They had horrible diarrhea but that cleared up in a week or two. This sick kitten was the first one to get over the diarrhea. They was no sign of illness after that and all the kittens have been tested (negative) for FIV FeLV. The other two are fine the last time I spoke with their adoptive moms (recently) and this poor guy might not make it. FIP is a mutation of the common and relatively benign feline coronavirus (FCoV). The coronavirus is very contagious, but the great majority of cats who are infected will never develop FIP. Many researchers now believe that FIP transmission cat to cat is highly unlikely, but it is very likely that a cat exposed to the coronavirus will be infected with it. However, the majority of cats, especially if they have ever been in a shelter or a cattery, have already been exposed to the coronavirus. You should find out how this cat was diagnosed. FIP is notoriously difficult to diagnose and is frequently mis-diagnosed. Yes, if the cat survives then it's quite likely that FIP was misdiagnosed, but the problem is that sometimes if the vet suspects FIP, he/she does not look for treatable solutions. FIP used to be considered to be invariably fatal, but I recently read an article in one of the veterinary school magazines that demonstrated that some cats did recover from FIP with certain treatments. Unfortunately I don't recall the details. My own opinion is that I always doubt a diagnosis of FIP because most of the time it turns out to be wrong. Good luck, and hopefully Phil can add more good info. -Yngver Thanks. The info online is quite confusing and not particularly helpful about what we should do with this cat. The vet wants to discharge him tomorrow and he's apparently responding to treatment. I've been getting a more alarmist POV from the guy who adopted him than I am from the vet tech I spoke with at the animal hospital. I read that the 'dry' variety can go into submission but the cat is still expected to die within a year. If this guy gets 'healthy' I don't know what we should do with him. I don't want to adopt him out and then have him get sick again and die. We've just been through that with one adoptive home. OTOH if he didn't have FIP we shouldn't just keep him around waiting for him to get sick again. One site says to isolate him another says that's not necessary. I would think it prudent to isolate him for some period of time if not for any other reason than for him to adjust to his new surroundings. But for how long? ......... a million questions, no definitive answers. I'll try to find out from the vet what they did to diagnose this. I know blood was tested but the adoptive father said something about testing mucus from the intestine (I forget if it was bowel or small intestine). W |
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Ping Phil P FIP
"Wendy" wrote in message . .. "yngver" wrote in message ups.com... Wendy wrote: A web search on FIP yielded some conflicting info. Links to this subject on your site are down. What is the latest information regarding how contagious this virus is? Can a cat survive FIP? If so can this cat ever live with other cats? We recently adopted out a cat and the new owner called to say the kitty was diagnosed with FIP. If the cat survives, he isn't comfortable taking the cat back to his house because he's concerned it will infect his resident cat. I know you have said before that this isn't something that you have seen transmitted from cat to cat but I have read on more sites than not that the virus can be transmitted through contact with fecal matter hence my confusion as another site said this was highly unlikely. If he does make it how likely is it that the diagnosis was accurate? I'm surprised that this is happening to this particular kitten. He was always the biggest, most outgoing, most energetic and seemingly healthiest kitten in this litter. The litter was brought into a vets office when they were around 3-4 weeks old. They had horrible diarrhea but that cleared up in a week or two. This sick kitten was the first one to get over the diarrhea. They was no sign of illness after that and all the kittens have been tested (negative) for FIV FeLV. The other two are fine the last time I spoke with their adoptive moms (recently) and this poor guy might not make it. FIP is a mutation of the common and relatively benign feline coronavirus (FCoV). The coronavirus is very contagious, but the great majority of cats who are infected will never develop FIP. Many researchers now believe that FIP transmission cat to cat is highly unlikely, but it is very likely that a cat exposed to the coronavirus will be infected with it. However, the majority of cats, especially if they have ever been in a shelter or a cattery, have already been exposed to the coronavirus. You should find out how this cat was diagnosed. FIP is notoriously difficult to diagnose and is frequently mis-diagnosed. Yes, if the cat survives then it's quite likely that FIP was misdiagnosed, but the problem is that sometimes if the vet suspects FIP, he/she does not look for treatable solutions. FIP used to be considered to be invariably fatal, but I recently read an article in one of the veterinary school magazines that demonstrated that some cats did recover from FIP with certain treatments. Unfortunately I don't recall the details. My own opinion is that I always doubt a diagnosis of FIP because most of the time it turns out to be wrong. Good luck, and hopefully Phil can add more good info. -Yngver Thanks. The info online is quite confusing and not particularly helpful about what we should do with this cat. The vet wants to discharge him tomorrow and he's apparently responding to treatment. I've been getting a more alarmist POV from the guy who adopted him than I am from the vet tech I spoke with at the animal hospital. I read that the 'dry' variety can go into submission but the cat is still expected to die within a year. If this guy gets 'healthy' I don't know what we should do with him. I don't want to adopt him out and then have him get sick again and die. We've just been through that with one adoptive home. OTOH if he didn't have FIP we shouldn't just keep him around waiting for him to get sick again. One site says to isolate him another says that's not necessary. I would think it prudent to isolate him for some period of time if not for any other reason than for him to adjust to his new surroundings. But for how long? ........ a million questions, no definitive answers. I'll try to find out from the vet what they did to diagnose this. I know blood was tested but the adoptive father said something about testing mucus from the intestine (I forget if it was bowel or small intestine). W duh! remission not submission |
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Ping Phil P FIP
"Wendy" wrote in message ... A web search on FIP yielded some conflicting info. Links to this subject on your site are down. What is the latest information regarding how contagious this virus is? Very unlikely. Cats with FIP don't shed the FIP virus because the mutant virus is present only in macrophages and lesions in the body. The FIP virus arises from the spontaneous mutation of the benign parent enteric coronavirus (FECV) in individual cats. That means no two cases of FIP are caused by the same virus. If transmission does occur- its the exception rather than the rule. The only coronavirus cats shed in their poop is the benign *enteric* coronavirus because it colonizes the intestines.. Can a cat survive FIP? Technically yes- but not usually if symptoms develop. If so can this cat ever live with other cats? Absolutely! We recently adopted out a cat and the new owner called to say the kitty was diagnosed with FIP. How was the cat diagnosed? Dry FIP can be diagnosed *only* by histopathologic examination of affected biopsy tissue samples- wet (effusive) FIP can be diagnosed by fluid characteristics. There are no blood tests that can diagnose FIP. If the cat survives, he isn't comfortable taking the cat back to his house because he's concerned it will infect his resident cat. I know you have said before that this isn't something that you have seen transmitted from cat to cat but I have read on more sites than not that the virus can be transmitted through contact with fecal matter hence my confusion as another site said this was highly unlikely. Transmission is very highly unlikely. FIPVs are "custom made" by each individual cat- they're not transmitted from cat to cat. If he does make it how likely is it that the diagnosis was accurate? Unlikely. Has the kitten been tested for parvovirus (panleukopenia/distemper)? Was any bloodwork done? What was the kitten's serum protein and globulin levels? If either one is normal- you can rule out FIP. What was the kitten's white blood cell count? The Idexx CITE canine parvovirus test kit detects parvovirus in cat poop. Is the kitten on fluid therapy? Does he have a nonresponsive fever? I'm surprised that this is happening to this particular kitten. He was always the biggest, most outgoing, most energetic and seemingly healthiest kitten in this litter. The litter was brought into a vets office when they were around 3-4 weeks old. They had horrible diarrhea but that cleared up in a week or two. This sick kitten was the first one to get over the diarrhea. They was no sign of illness after that and all the kittens have been tested (negative) for FIV FeLV. The other two are fine the last time I spoke with their adoptive moms (recently) and this poor guy might not make it. I think the kitten should be tested for panleukopenia. Keep me posted. Phil |
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Ping Phil P FIP
"Phil P." wrote in message nk.net... "Wendy" wrote in message ... A web search on FIP yielded some conflicting info. Links to this subject on your site are down. What is the latest information regarding how contagious this virus is? Very unlikely. Cats with FIP don't shed the FIP virus because the mutant virus is present only in macrophages and lesions in the body. The FIP virus arises from the spontaneous mutation of the benign parent enteric coronavirus (FECV) in individual cats. That means no two cases of FIP are caused by the same virus. If transmission does occur- its the exception rather than the rule. The only coronavirus cats shed in their poop is the benign *enteric* coronavirus because it colonizes the intestines.. Can a cat survive FIP? Technically yes- but not usually if symptoms develop. If so can this cat ever live with other cats? Absolutely! We recently adopted out a cat and the new owner called to say the kitty was diagnosed with FIP. How was the cat diagnosed? Dry FIP can be diagnosed *only* by histopathologic examination of affected biopsy tissue samples- wet (effusive) FIP can be diagnosed by fluid characteristics. There are no blood tests that can diagnose FIP. If the cat survives, he isn't comfortable taking the cat back to his house because he's concerned it will infect his resident cat. I know you have said before that this isn't something that you have seen transmitted from cat to cat but I have read on more sites than not that the virus can be transmitted through contact with fecal matter hence my confusion as another site said this was highly unlikely. Transmission is very highly unlikely. FIPVs are "custom made" by each individual cat- they're not transmitted from cat to cat. If he does make it how likely is it that the diagnosis was accurate? Unlikely. Has the kitten been tested for parvovirus (panleukopenia/distemper)? Was any bloodwork done? What was the kitten's serum protein and globulin levels? If either one is normal- you can rule out FIP. What was the kitten's white blood cell count? The Idexx CITE canine parvovirus test kit detects parvovirus in cat poop. Is the kitten on fluid therapy? Does he have a nonresponsive fever? I'm surprised that this is happening to this particular kitten. He was always the biggest, most outgoing, most energetic and seemingly healthiest kitten in this litter. The litter was brought into a vets office when they were around 3-4 weeks old. They had horrible diarrhea but that cleared up in a week or two. This sick kitten was the first one to get over the diarrhea. They was no sign of illness after that and all the kittens have been tested (negative) for FIV FeLV. The other two are fine the last time I spoke with their adoptive moms (recently) and this poor guy might not make it. I think the kitten should be tested for panleukopenia. Keep me posted. Phil From what I understand the kitten showed URI symptoms shortly after being adopted. He was taken to the vet and put on antibiotics. Over time the respiratory symptoms subsided and the cat was eating on his own but wasn't having regular bowel movements. I don't know how much he was eating and whether that could account for the lack of poo. The adoptive father said that he was concerned because the kitten seemed lethargic. I don't know why he didn't have his regular vet treating the kitten but he ended up taking the kitten to a homeopathic vet who was giving him fluids, a vitamin c drip, antibiotics and I don't know what else. The kitten has had a fever but last I heard it's down. I spoke with the head of the rescue group and she wants to get all of the vets record to take to our vet and get his opinion on what is going on with this cat. The adoptive father says that he'll pay for the vet until tomorrow noon and then we need to either pick up further bills or take the cat elsewhere. When I spoke to the vet tech at the hospital she said the kitten was well enough to come home today and was only still there because the man didn't want to take the kitten home and risk the resident cat. She also told me that this virus is VERY contagious and is airborne. She said that the kitten will always be shedding the virus and could NEVER be with another cat. They have the adoptive father convinced that this cat will need up to 5 hours a day of someone sitting with him nursing him with homeopathic remedies. This is somewhat inconsistent with the picture the tech is painting. From what she says the kitten appears to be getting better The cat isn't showing any of the typical signs of Panleukopenia from what I understand but I don't know if it was tested for that or not. I have been placed in the position of having to bring this cat home tomorrow until a more suitable place can be found for him or he will be euthanized. I hate the very thought of this guy not being given a chance. I have heard of case after case where vets diagnose an illness as FIP and it turns out that wasn't what the cat had at all. It seems to be the catch-all diagnosis when they don't have a clue probably because it's so hard to prove. However, I currently have 10 fosters at home. 6 are a litter of kittens who are getting over respiratory infections. one is a very underweight kitten who was just picked up off the street late last week. I also have a 5 week old kitten who is still being bottle fed. They aren't all in the same room and the only room I could put the FIP? kitten in would be the bathroom. I also have 3 cats of my own so this isn't the ideal situation. I have to try because I just can't stand not trying but I need to know how to do this as safely as possible. Wendy |
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Ping Phil P FIP
Wendy wrote: "Phil P." wrote in message nk.net... "Wendy" wrote in message ... A web search on FIP yielded some conflicting info. Links to this subject on your site are down. What is the latest information regarding how contagious this virus is? Very unlikely. Cats with FIP don't shed the FIP virus because the mutant virus is present only in macrophages and lesions in the body. The FIP virus arises from the spontaneous mutation of the benign parent enteric coronavirus (FECV) in individual cats. That means no two cases of FIP are caused by the same virus. If transmission does occur- its the exception rather than the rule. The only coronavirus cats shed in their poop is the benign *enteric* coronavirus because it colonizes the intestines.. Can a cat survive FIP? Technically yes- but not usually if symptoms develop. If so can this cat ever live with other cats? Absolutely! We recently adopted out a cat and the new owner called to say the kitty was diagnosed with FIP. How was the cat diagnosed? Dry FIP can be diagnosed *only* by histopathologic examination of affected biopsy tissue samples- wet (effusive) FIP can be diagnosed by fluid characteristics. There are no blood tests that can diagnose FIP. If the cat survives, he isn't comfortable taking the cat back to his house because he's concerned it will infect his resident cat. I know you have said before that this isn't something that you have seen transmitted from cat to cat but I have read on more sites than not that the virus can be transmitted through contact with fecal matter hence my confusion as another site said this was highly unlikely. Transmission is very highly unlikely. FIPVs are "custom made" by each individual cat- they're not transmitted from cat to cat. If he does make it how likely is it that the diagnosis was accurate? Unlikely. Has the kitten been tested for parvovirus (panleukopenia/distemper)? Was any bloodwork done? What was the kitten's serum protein and globulin levels? If either one is normal- you can rule out FIP. What was the kitten's white blood cell count? The Idexx CITE canine parvovirus test kit detects parvovirus in cat poop. Is the kitten on fluid therapy? Does he have a nonresponsive fever? I'm surprised that this is happening to this particular kitten. He was always the biggest, most outgoing, most energetic and seemingly healthiest kitten in this litter. The litter was brought into a vets office when they were around 3-4 weeks old. They had horrible diarrhea but that cleared up in a week or two. This sick kitten was the first one to get over the diarrhea. They was no sign of illness after that and all the kittens have been tested (negative) for FIV FeLV. The other two are fine the last time I spoke with their adoptive moms (recently) and this poor guy might not make it. I think the kitten should be tested for panleukopenia. Keep me posted. Phil From what I understand the kitten showed URI symptoms shortly after being adopted. He was taken to the vet and put on antibiotics. Over time the respiratory symptoms subsided and the cat was eating on his own but wasn't having regular bowel movements. I don't know how much he was eating and whether that could account for the lack of poo. The adoptive father said that he was concerned because the kitten seemed lethargic. I don't know why he didn't have his regular vet treating the kitten but he ended up taking the kitten to a homeopathic vet who was giving him fluids, a vitamin c drip, antibiotics and I don't know what else. The kitten has had a fever but last I heard it's down. I spoke with the head of the rescue group and she wants to get all of the vets record to take to our vet and get his opinion on what is going on with this cat. The adoptive father says that he'll pay for the vet until tomorrow noon and then we need to either pick up further bills or take the cat elsewhere. When I spoke to the vet tech at the hospital she said the kitten was well enough to come home today and was only still there because the man didn't want to take the kitten home and risk the resident cat. She also told me that this virus is VERY contagious and is airborne. She said that the kitten will always be shedding the virus and could NEVER be with another cat. They have the adoptive father convinced that this cat will need up to 5 hours a day of someone sitting with him nursing him with homeopathic remedies. This is somewhat inconsistent with the picture the tech is painting. From what she says the kitten appears to be getting better The cat isn't showing any of the typical signs of Panleukopenia from what I understand but I don't know if it was tested for that or not. I have been placed in the position of having to bring this cat home tomorrow until a more suitable place can be found for him or he will be euthanized. I hate the very thought of this guy not being given a chance. I have heard of case after case where vets diagnose an illness as FIP and it turns out that wasn't what the cat had at all. It seems to be the catch-all diagnosis when they don't have a clue probably because it's so hard to prove. However, I currently have 10 fosters at home. 6 are a litter of kittens who are getting over respiratory infections. one is a very underweight kitten who was just picked up off the street late last week. I also have a 5 week old kitten who is still being bottle fed. They aren't all in the same room and the only room I could put the FIP? kitten in would be the bathroom. I also have 3 cats of my own so this isn't the ideal situation. I have to try because I just can't stand not trying but I need to know how to do this as safely as possible. Wendy Wendy, it sounds to me as though the adoptive father has given up on this kitten and you should take him back. The vet tech doesn't know what she's talking about, but keep in mind that there is a lot of misinformation out there about FIP. Of course neither Phil nor I are vets, but at least in my opinion--for what it's worth-- it doesn't sound as though this kitten has FIP. I have a suspicion the homeopathic vet did not help the situation although as a rule I'm not opposed to homeopathy. It's a good idea to have the rescue group vet look at the kitten's medical records and give an opinion what's going on. I can understand your concern about exposing your other kittens to whatever illness this kitten may have (although I wouldn't worry about FIP exposure, for the reasons Phil explained, but the kitten could have something else contagious, although treatable). Perhaps you could keep him confined just until the other vet reviews the records. Then you will have a better idea of how best to treat him. I hope you can find a way to give the kitten a chance, since even as you have noted, so frequently a diagnosis of FIP is wrong. I hate to hear how many times a cat or kitten has been euthanized due to a misdiagnosis of FIP when in fact there was something treatable. -Yngver |
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Ping Phil P FIP
"yngver" wrote in message oups.com... Wendy wrote: "Phil P." wrote in message nk.net... "Wendy" wrote in message ... Wendy, it sounds to me as though the adoptive father has given up on this kitten and you should take him back. The vet tech doesn't know what she's talking about, but keep in mind that there is a lot of misinformation out there about FIP. Of course neither Phil nor I are vets, but at least in my opinion--for what it's worth-- it doesn't sound as though this kitten has FIP. I have a suspicion the homeopathic vet did not help the situation although as a rule I'm not opposed to homeopathy. It's a good idea to have the rescue group vet look at the kitten's medical records and give an opinion what's going on. I can understand your concern about exposing your other kittens to whatever illness this kitten may have (although I wouldn't worry about FIP exposure, for the reasons Phil explained, but the kitten could have something else contagious, although treatable). Perhaps you could keep him confined just until the other vet reviews the records. Then you will have a better idea of how best to treat him. I hope you can find a way to give the kitten a chance, since even as you have noted, so frequently a diagnosis of FIP is wrong. I hate to hear how many times a cat or kitten has been euthanized due to a misdiagnosis of FIP when in fact there was something treatable. -Yngver Thanks! Kitty is home where he belongs. I've got him set up in the bathroom with a nice warm place to sleep, food, water and a litter box. The bathroom is the first stop for the heating ductwork so it stays pretty comfy in there. He is picking at his food but that is good because he hadn't been eating at the vet's much at all today. I'll keep an eye on him and supplement with nutri-cal if necessary. He is more alert here than he appeared in the vet's office and still loves a good scritching behind the ears and under the chin. They are giving him interferon, vitamin C and some homeopathic remedies. He gets all three times a day. The tech I spoke to today (different one than yesterday) said that the vet we optimistic about his .... recovery? I guess that depends on what he has, whether it's recovery or remission. I have the lab results done by the first vet who saw him. It appears the report was generated on the 13th. Glucose 134 Urea Nitrogen 19 Creatinine 0.7 Total Protein 8.9 (high) 5.2 - 8.8 Albumin 2.7 Total Bilirubin 2.4 (high) 0.1 - 0.4 Alkaline Phosphatase 38 ALT (SGPT) 58 AST (SGOT) 113 (high) 10 - 100 Cholesterol 267 (high) 75 - 220 Calcium 10.2 Phosphorus 10.1 (high) 2.4 - 8.2 Sodium 172 (high) 145 - 158 Potassium 5.0 Chloride 137 (high) 104 - 128 Albumin/Globulin Ratio 0.4 BUN/Creatinine Ratio 27 Globulin 6.2 (high) 2.3 - 5.3 Lipase 57 Amylase 1627 (high) 100 - 1200 Triglycerides 67 CPK 531 (high) 56 - 529 GGTP 5 Magnesium 2.7 (high) 1.5 - 2.5 Calculated Osmolality 343 (high) 299 - 330 Comment: Hemolysis 2+, the following results may be affected by this degree of hemolysis -Increased- Albumin may be increased up to 10% Total bilirubin may be increased by 2 - 3 times AST may be increased by 20 - 250% Phosphorus may be increased by 10 - 20% CPK may be increased by 50 - 75% Uric acid may be increased by 2 times Magnesium may be increased by 15 - 20% -Decreased- Alkaline phosphatase may be decreased by up to 40% Creatinine may be decreased to to 10% Amylase may be decreased by 20 - 30% Triglyceride may be decreased by 15 - 25% Complete Blood Count Hemoglobin 8.6 (low) 9.3 - 15.9 Hematocrit 26.7 (Low) 29 - 48 WBC 3.3 (low) 3.5 - 16.0 RBC 6.12 MCV 44 MCH 14.1 MCHC 32.2 Platelet Count 54 (low) 200 - 500 Platelet Clumps are detected in this sample. Platelet clumping prevents precise determination of a platelet count (by any method) and falsely decreases the platelet number. The reported count reflects the MINIMUM platelet number. The platelet estimate reflects the estimated contribution of the platelet clumps Platelet Estimate Adequate Differential Absolute\ Neutrophils 2541 77% 2500 - 8500 Bands 0 0 0 - 150 Lymphocytes 660 (low) 20% 1200 - 8000 Monocytes 66 2% 0 - 600 Eosinophils 33 1% 0-1000 Basophils 0 0% 0 - 150 T4 0.4 (low) 0.8 - 4.0 The first vet is supposed to be faxing over the rest of the records and any reports this afternoon. It appears that the Homeopathic vet didn't send out for any other testing or I can't read the handwritten notes. Either way there isn't a report from any other lab other than what I copied above. I'm just hoping against hope that it isn't FIP. Wendy |
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Ping Phil P FIP
"Wendy" wrote in message ... I have the lab results done by the first vet who saw him. It appears the report was generated on the 13th. *Total Protein 8.9 (high) 5.2 - 8.8 *Total Bilirubin 2.4 (high) 0.1 - 0.4 Albumin/Globulin Ratio 0.4 A:G Ratio is borderline for *possible* FIP. *Globulin 6.2 (high) 2.3 - 5.3 *Hematocrit 26.7 (Low) 29 - 48 *WBC 3.3 (low) 3.5 - 16.0 The * are markers for *possible* FIP. This is the type of bloodwork that cats in trouble. Elevated tot. protein and globulin are the most significant markers for FIP- but they don't mean the cat has FIP, the elevations are very slight. Although the markers are consistent with FIP- other disease processes or a combination of processes could produce the same results. Plus you said his fever is down- fevers associated with FIP are almost invariably persistent and unresponsive to anitbiotics. Also, most FIP cats almost always have an albumin: globulin ratio of less than .4. The bloodwork is ***NOT*** difinitive for FIP. If you want my advice- I'd go the distance with him and watch him closely. The most important thing *not* to do is think any problem he might develop is due to FIP. A lot of times, when a vet thinks a cat has FIP they stop looking for other causes of illness and stop treating the cat. Treat any problem he might develop as if it was the only illness he has. Keep the faith. Phil |
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Ping Phil P FIP
"Phil P." wrote in message nk.net... "Wendy" wrote in message ... I have the lab results done by the first vet who saw him. It appears the report was generated on the 13th. *Total Protein 8.9 (high) 5.2 - 8.8 *Total Bilirubin 2.4 (high) 0.1 - 0.4 Albumin/Globulin Ratio 0.4 A:G Ratio is borderline for *possible* FIP. *Globulin 6.2 (high) 2.3 - 5.3 *Hematocrit 26.7 (Low) 29 - 48 *WBC 3.3 (low) 3.5 - 16.0 The * are markers for *possible* FIP. This is the type of bloodwork that cats in trouble. Elevated tot. protein and globulin are the most significant markers for FIP- but they don't mean the cat has FIP, the elevations are very slight. Although the markers are consistent with FIP- other disease processes or a combination of processes could produce the same results. Plus you said his fever is down- fevers associated with FIP are almost invariably persistent and unresponsive to anitbiotics. Also, most FIP cats almost always have an albumin: globulin ratio of less than .4. The bloodwork is ***NOT*** difinitive for FIP. If you want my advice- I'd go the distance with him and watch him closely. The most important thing *not* to do is think any problem he might develop is due to FIP. A lot of times, when a vet thinks a cat has FIP they stop looking for other causes of illness and stop treating the cat. Treat any problem he might develop as if it was the only illness he has. Keep the faith. Phil Thanks Phil. One of the other volunteers and I are going to see what we can do with this guy. If additional testing etc is indicated and the group pres. gives us a hard time about the money we're going to go halvsies on the bill. She's getting a bedroom ready for him so he can be liberated from my bathroom. I don't have a window in there and it could get damn boring for him. I've got the vet records and we're going to get another vet we've consulted with before to review what's been done and see if there is more testing that might be helpful to at least rule out FIP if not indicate it. The kitten is doing well and the fever is still down. He's been quite frisky and had no problem jumping up off the floor onto the front of my shirt when I wasn't fast enough to pick him up when he wanted to be held. He's a very people oriented kitty and is working on becoming a primo lap fungus. He ate some canned food overnight and has been eating SD dry kitten food. He doesn't eat much at a time but keeps going back for more. And drum roll he pooped for the first time in a couple of days from what they tell me. I'm going to try to get a couple cans of A/D from the vets office when I'm there this morning and see if that entices him to eat better. I can't give up on this guy. I need to know for sure that he can't make it. I know people with cats who have been diagnosed with FIP and are alive years later. Around here is seems that FIP is the diagnosis of choice when the vet doesn't have a clue what is wrong with the cat. Wendy |
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