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Feline Infectious Peritonitis in Cats(FIP)
A fatal disease caused by mutation of feline coronavirus. Wet type causes fluid accumulation, dry type causes granulomas. Most common in young cats and multi-cat environments.
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Symptoms
- Abdominal/chest fluid (wet type)
- Persistent fever
- Loss of appetite and weight loss
- Jaundice
- Neurological signs (dry type)
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Causes
- Mutation of feline coronavirus
- Weakened immune system
- Stress (multi-cat environments)
- Genetic predisposition
Diagnosis
1
Blood tests (hyperglobulinemia)
2
Fluid analysis
3
PCR testing
4
Tissue biopsy (definitive diagnosis)
Treatment
- GS-441524 (antiviral)
- Molnupiravir
- Supportive care (fluids, anti-inflammatory)
- Steroid therapy
Prognosis
Once nearly 100% fatal, but new drugs like GS-441524 now offer hope of remission. Early treatment is key.
Severity: High
Prevention
- Reduce stress in multi-cat environments
- Maintain clean litter boxes
- Quarantine new cats before introduction
Epidemiology
Age Range
Most common between 3 months and 3 years
Prevalence
5-10% of cats infected with feline coronavirus develop FIP
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