Important FIP Information and Treatment

Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a viral disease of cats caused by certain strains of a virus called the feline coronavirus. The mutation of ONE particular virus, often initiated by stress, spay/neuter etc..) can cause FIP

What clinical signs does a cat infected with FIP develop?

In cats that develop FIP disease, the first signs of illness may be very vague, listlessness, lethargy, decreased or absent appetite, weight loss, and a fluctuating fever are commonly reported clinical signs. After a period of several days to a few weeks other symptoms typically begin to occur.

At this stage, most cats will develop the ‘wet’ or effusive form of FIP, which refers to the accumulation of fluid in body cavities; fluid may accumulate in the abdomen, leading to a swollen abdomen, of in the chest cavity, resulting in difficulty with breathing.

Some cats develop ‘dry’ or non-effusive FIP where little to no fluid accumulates. The dry form often involves severe inflammation in one or more organs including the eyes, brain, liver intestine, or other organs of the body, leading to a variety of clinical signs. Many cats with non-effusive FIP will have ocular (eye) symptoms as their only sign.

Neurological FIP: Clinical signs- Cats with primary disease present for evaluation of abnormal neurological signs: off balance, blindness, disorientation. However generalized signs of ill-health are common, including failure to thrive, weight loss, lethargy and inappetence.

Once disease develops, most individuals deteriorate rapidly, although some carts remain normal for several weeks. Unfortunately, the disease will eventually result in death in almost every case- IF NOT TREATED.

There is a NON FDA approved treatment available through your vet.

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