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I'm sorry to hear of your situation. It breaks my heart when I hear of the symptoms--the fever, sleeping a lot and the stomach filling with fluid. I remember very distinctly the very same symptoms in my Leenda. Then her appetite failed, she grew dehydrated and there was really no choice. I...

You responded to my posting a year ago. I can't believe it's been so long since I was forced to put my sweet Leenda to sleep because of FIP. I had just adopted a kitten when shortly thereafter I found out that my older cat Leenda was infected. Just an update. The intense pain has subsided...

Hissy, Such a bittersweet story abut Dunkin'... I am glad that there was some measure of oy in her life after the cruel start. People who abuse animals are criminals. E

To Lori, I'm so glad that you took the chance and adopted another cat. It sounds like you have a wonderful one! It was your turn to make me laugh...I can just picture the talking cat, imitating your tone of voice, etc. To Hissy, I guess I have been truly sheltered, having not heard of the...

Prayers and warm thoughts for your kitten's recovery

Hi back to you, I too have found it reassuring and comforting corresponding with cat lovers--people who truly understand what it means to love (and to lose) a dear pet. No, your post was difinitely not too much about you. I appreciate hearing what others have experienced and to know that my...

~Sandi, Thank you for your words of comfort. I know your words are sincere. Regarding the symptoms of FIP, they really are subtle until the disease gets to a serious stage. As I look back, my cat appeared to be alternately sick and very healthy for most of the past year of her life. That was...

Lyn, I just read your thread for the first time and was shocked by the very sad events that led to the loss of Khai. I just can't believe it. My heart goes out to you. How very painful it must be.

Bbsmom, My heart goes out to you. I know just how difficult it is for you to make the decision to let your kitty go. You may feel as I did. I felt that I was responsible for my cat's death, after all I signed the papers. Still, I know I did the right thing. My sweet cat was purring very...

I appreciate your warm thoughts and support. I know that you truly do understand the love that develops with a lovely kitty. I can still see her sweet face and hear her intense purring!!

I found this site when I did a search for feline infectious peritonitis, as my dear Leenda was diagnosed with it three weeks ago. I realized after reading about the symptoms that she had been sick for over a year. We were fortunate that she didn't really get very sick until about a month ago...