Can cats with FIP live long?
Feline infectious peritonitis is considered an incurable disease with survival times varying from days to weeks for the effusive form, and weeks to months for the non-effusive form (2,12–14).
How quickly does FIP develop?
In experiments with the virus, cats will develop the disease within two weeks of infection. However, in household situations, it appears that the virus may be dormant in some cats for several months, or even years, before the disease occurs.
Can you have more than one cat with FIP?
Since most American homes with a cat actually have more than one cat, a diagnosis of FIP causes double upset: the illness of one cat and possible exposure of the other cat to a serious infectious disease.
How long does it take for FIP to kill an adult cat?
Although FIP may commonly strike an entire litter of kittens, my experience tells me unrelated adult cats rarely pass the fatal form of the virus between each other. The healthy cat will likely have blood tests indicating exposure to coronavirus for the 3-6 months after the death of the sick cat.
How old do cats have to be to get wet FIP?
Wet FIP is the simplest of all forms to diagnose, although still far from perfect.The cat’s history is considered, e.g. cats from breeders, catteries, shelters or anywhere where numerous cats are living in close quarters are at the highest risk. The most common age for FIP is under 2 years, or over 8 years, although it can strike at any time.
Which is the best drug for FIP for cats?
Because of the overwhelming success of this drug in the treatment of FIP, ZenByCat has chosen to provide information to cat owners, so they can make educated decisions about their cat’s health. If you have any reservations about using GS-441524, please click here to read information from the FIP researcher, Dr. Niels Pedersen.
Is it true that Kegan the cat has FIP?
Kegan, my kitty, has FIP. Didn’t know what was wrong the last 5 weeks, sleeping all the time and running a low fever. Yesterday I took him to the vet, again, because his little belly was so swollen. It’s filled with fluid, and the vet is quite sure it’s FIP. I’m waiting to get the final results. He is still eating fine and “talking” to me.
When to put your cat to sleep with FIP?
The FIP vaccination is controversial and only about 65% effective (vs. a rabbies vaccination which is 98% effective). Again, I’d recommend discussing this with your vet. As to when to put your kitty to sleep if your vet is sure it’s FIP…. Well – before I made any decisions, I’d get a second opinion.
Are there any nondomestic felids that have FIP?
There is also a high incidence of FIP in nondomestic felids in captivity in the USA and Europe. Cheetahs in captivity seem to be highly prone to developing FIP; loss of genetic diversity and a genetic deficiency in their cellular immunity is thought to predispose them to the disease.
How often do cats have non effusive FIP?
DOUBLE CHECK THE DIAGNOSIS: 80% of cats diagnosed with non-effusive FIP actually have some other disease Before commencing treatment, make absolutely certain that the cat really does have FIP: around 80% of cases presented to me as non-effusive FIP turn out to have some other condition.