F.I.P.

auspicious

Our cat Kizzy passed away at weekend with fluid on her lungs.
Another cat wasn't well and brought to the vet today. The vet is concerned there may be a connection. She spoke about FIP and that it's incurable.
Does anyone have any knowledge on this?

We're going to get bloods and FIP tests done. FIP is linked I think with Feline aids or leukemia but Suki is a strong 3 year old. Idk.

Graces7

auspicious wrote: »

Our cat Kizzy passed away at weekend with fluid on her lungs.
Another cat wasn't well and brought to the vet today. The vet is concerned there may be a connection. She spoke about FIP and that it's incurable.
Does anyone have any knowledge on this?

We're going to get bloods and FIP tests done. FIP is linked I think with Feline aids or leukemia but Suki is a strong 3 year old. Idk.

((HUGS)) and prayers.

boomerang

FIP is not linked to FIV or FeLV.

It is caused by a mutation of coronavirus, which is quite common. Only some cats infected with coronavirus go on to develop FIP. Unfortunately it isn't curable - the life expectancy after diagnosis is pretty short. And it is notoriously hard to diagnose with testing. You can reliably test for coronavirus, but not FIP. Diagnosis is based largely on clinical signs, but these vary widely. Not all cats will develop the "wet" form of FIP where fluid accumulates in the body - there is a "dry" form as well.

I'm so sorry OP and I hope it's not FIP.

auspicious

Thanks boomerang.
I had a good read on it when I got home from work. The best article I found on it is here https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/cornell-feline-health-center/health-information/feline-health-topics/feline-infectious-peritonitis

I was less concerned about the potential for FIP after reading.
Possibly it could have been the cause of Kizzy's death but for it to manifest in the two cats at the same time defies the odds. Coronavirus is common but the FIP strain is uncommon. I hope I never cross paths with it (again).
"The way clinical FIP develops as an immune-mediated disease is unique, unlike any other viral disease of animals or humans."
It actually infects the white blood cells. Very scary.

I brought Suki home earlier. He's eating and active but he's coughing, a little chesty and uncomfortable.
The vets are also of the opinion that it's not likely FIP , though still awaiting the test results.
I questioned one on the accuracy of the result and she said it would reveal it's presence or not. As you say and I read to the contrary , the test will verify the presence of coronavirus but cannot identify between strains/ mutated strains. So maybe they're incorrect or misguided or our info. is outdated. ...
Suki's a check-up on Monday.

Graces7

auspicious wrote: »

Thanks boomerang.
I had a good read on it when I got home from work. The best article I found on it is here https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/cornell-feline-health-center/health-information/feline-health-topics/feline-infectious-peritonitis

I was less concerned about the potential for FIP after reading.
Possibly it could have been the cause of Kizzy's death but for it to manifest in the two cats at the same time defies the odds. Coronavirus is common but the FIP strain is uncommon. I hope I never cross paths with it (again).
"The way clinical FIP develops as an immune-mediated disease is unique, unlike any other viral disease of animals or humans."
It actually infects the white blood cells. Very scary.

I brought Suki home earlier. He's eating and active but he's coughing, a little chesty and uncomfortable.
The vets are also of the opinion that it's not likely FIP , though still awaiting the test results.
I questioned one on the accuracy of the result and she said it would reveal it's presence or not. As you say and I read to the contrary , the test will verify the presence of coronavirus but cannot identify between strains/ mutated strains. So maybe they're incorrect or misguided or our info. is outdated. ...
Suki's a check-up on Monday.

Maybe think about a second opinion?

auspicious

I'm not sure as they've carried out probably all the relevant tests they can. It's a good clinic and they're leaving nothing to chance with Suki since the loss of Kizzy.
There could be/ have been a toxin in the cats environment and you can't throw a load of tests at them hoping something turns up. Or it could be coincidence and Suki has no more than a touch of flu. It remains to be seen.

Tests carried out:

Lab Chem 17 Blood Test
Lab Haematology
Lab FELV/FIV Test
Sedation up to 10kg
X-Ray 2-4 Views
Lab Feline FIP Bloods