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Hi there Claire, aka CatMom 69.  I wish I had an answer to your questions, but it sounds like (relative to life span) each kitty is different and that varies likely with the type of FIP as well.  I also wonder if age plays a role.  And I am not really certain about dry FIP. I am not sure if...

Oh my, that is so horrid what you are going through. Sometimes it just seems to be all or nothing.  Although my cat Cream Puff had been of 'dainty health' off an on for some time, I NEVER anticipated anything with Captain PiCat (or for that matter, my dog Kiara, as she might have an eye tumour...

Sadly, my other beautiful kitty, Captain PiCat, had to be put to sleep yesterday.  So hard. After watching so many of his entertaining videos where his true personality shone through, it was a sad reminder how how far down he had gone.  It was time. But it was not easy. 

Has anyone heard of this test, or had a vet try it?  (Also provided is the description) Rivalta’s Test:  This is a test with which few veterinarians are familiar, but it can be helpful in the diagnosis of FIP. A test tube is filled with distilled water and one drop of 98% acetic acid is added...

Beautiful kitty!

Thank you, CatPack.  The feedback and ideas are much appreciated.  

They ran what I believe was 'regular' bloodwork on him so may have missed some things.  At the time, following treatment for the constipation, the assumption was things would return to normal. When they did not, I started asking questions and had the above noted bloodwork done and then the xray...

I was just advised at the vets that my cat most likely has FIP.  It has been a horrid 2.5 weeks. My other cat (Cream Puff) had to be put down a couple weeks ago.  I was perhaps so focused on her that I did not pick up that something was amiss with my male cat, Captain Picat (inset photo).  I...

I too tried the cat attract additive over the past week, and the cat does not seem impressed. Woe is me that she prefers the clay litter. I have been so happy with the corn. Sigh. Butters is also now a spayed kitty. Poor thing. But she is coming along nicely. They really don't know enough...

It just occurred to me that it must be confusing for people (including Kittiei who actually started this thread), as I added in a comment/question myself, which distracts away from the info asked in the original posting. My apologies!

I actually keep them very clean, twice daily. As to the cat food, I have her on a Purina product (dry) Healthful Living I think it is called. I have three boxes at the moment (2 cats). I am running out of room as to where to put them if I were to add any more. Being environmental, I do...

Ah shucks, that is disappointing to hear, re. the additive not working for you. I just has a local pet supply store order some in special for me. (I want to try it before the bigger step of changing the type of litter I use.) Anyone else have experiences to share about their use of the...