Diagnose and Treat Feline Infectious Peritonitis
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Date: 23/06/2020

Feline infectious peritonitis FIP is an uncommon disease that mostly occurs in cats under the age of two who have been around other cats. FIP is caused by an inappropriate immune response to a common virus, which is called feline coronavirus. Most cats that get this virus can clear it without any lasting consequences, but some cats react with this devastating syndrome. There are two forms, a wet and a dry form. If a cat develops FIP, it is almost always fatal.1 To diagnose FIP, recognize the symptoms, take your cat to the vet, and have the vet perform tests. If the cat is diagnosed, there is no treatment, but you can provide supportive care.
Recognizing Symptoms of FIP Notice appetite changes.
Cats may stop eating or decrease the amount of food they eat each day. Due to this, the cat may start to lose weight. In kittens, this may stunt their growth. These symptoms are characteristic of the wet/effusive type of FIP.  Despite the lack of eating and weight loss, the abdomen may swell and the cat may look like they have a potbelly. The cat may also have diarrhea.   Despite the lack of eating and weight loss, the abdomen may swell and the cat may look like they have a potbelly.The cat may also have diarrhea.Monitor for respiratory problems.
Feline Infectious Peritonitis may affect a cat’s respiratory system. The cat may show difficulty breathing and wheeze. They also may sneeze often and have a runny nose. These symptoms are also characteristic of the wet/effusive type of FIP.  These respiratory symptoms may be connected to fluid building in the chest cavity.  These respiratory symptoms may be connected to fluid building in the chest cavity.Check for overall poor health.
The second type of FIP is the dry/non-effusive type. If a cat has this type, they will have poor health. Kittens may have stunted growth and not progress as they should. Cats may also show signs of jaundice through the yellowin Feline infectious peritonitis FIP is an uncommon disease that mostly occurs in cats under the age of two who have been around other cats. FIP is caused by an inappropriate immune response to a common virus, which is called feline coronavirus. Most cats that get this virus can clear it without any lasting consequences, but some cats react with this devastating syndrome. There are two forms, a wet and a dry form. If a cat develops FIP, it is almost always fatal.1 To diagnose FIP, recognize the symptoms, take your cat to the vet, and have the vet perform tests. If the cat is diagnosed, there is no treatment, but you can provide supportive care.

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