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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...

I am going to treat the areas with the enzyme cleaner I just bought, and I have replaced the litter I scented. I also added another litter box upstairs. I am hoping I don't have to switch the type of litter, as I think it is more environmentally friendly than clay based litters, which I hear...

My goodness, I am the gal watching my son's cat (and have posted a few times with other questions), and NOW I notice that she has taken to pooping on the carpet (I have found a few piles well away from the litter boxes. I thought that was it, but heard her 'scratching' in the rec room, and at...

Thank you for the feedback. I somehow doubt it is fleas to be honest, but will double-check. I am going to keep an eye on her behaviour over the weekend and see if I can get a closer look as well. Now that she is coming out of heat, she is reverting to her not so cozy-cat mood. And yes, the...

Hi all. I have a 1.5 year old cat (actually my son's but I am watching her for a year while he is out west). While 'Butters' was in heat and overly friendly (she is scheduled for spaying on the 24th if the timing is right) I noticed several small and somewhat crusty 'bumps' on her back left leg...

I went onto the websites provided above; quite interesting. I will see what I can do to 'entertain' kitty via different scratching habitats. : ) My other cat is a long haired cat (other than the tail which is very sparce of hair and I kid that the fur was frost bitten off in her...