In a retrospective study of 286 cats with neurologic signs, more than half of the cats (47) in the largest disease category (inflammatory diseases) had fip [94]. In our effort to save cats from feline infectious peritonitis (fip) related death, we have met with both successes and failures. She spent 3 days in the er vet hospital, having every test they could think of done only to find nothing so they wanted to euthanize her because they 'thought' she had fip.
The Number One Source Of Wrong Diagnosis Is A Positive Fcov Titer.
Only 5% of them end up developing feline infectious peritonitis. It does not mean they will develop fip. It just does not exist.
Pedersen, Now Professor Emeritus At The Uc Davis School Of Veterinary Medicine, Has Been Studying Fip Since The 1960S.
For a lot of vets fip is the go to diagnosis when they aren't sure of what it is. Also, be aware that there is no definitive test for fip. Young cats are easier to treat and have a higher cure rate than old cats greater than seven years of age.
95% Of Cats Are Fcov (Feline Coronavirus) Carriers.
Feline infectious peritonitis (fip) is a fatal disease that poses several challenges for veterinarians: Usually, thereare 2 primary factors that contribute to the likelihood that a cat will developfip. There is no test for fip.
Complicating Disease Conditions, And Drug Resistance Also Contribute.
I have had it happen with one of my cats when she was young. The second is that the cat has sufferedsome recent stress, such as moving to a new household or being neutered. We want to share our experience with those of you who are seeking answers, so that you will make better decisions regarding your cat's fip treatment.
