Fip

RED BLOOD CELL 6.53
HEMOGLOBIN 10 6
WHITE BLOOD CELL 11.6
RBC 5.38
HGB10.8
WBC9.74
I think those are the same thing, different days
FeLV negative
FIV negative
FIP by IFA 1:2048

Do you have the reference (normal) ranges, aircraft? Every lab/vet uses different numbers.

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red blood 6.53 range 5.8-11.00
hemo 10.6 range 8.6-16.0
white blood 11.6 range 3.7 - 20.5

So sorry, aircraft! I didn't see that you posted again! The last time I checked, you hadn't! I must have just overlooked it!

There's nothing in the blood work, other than the high coronavirus titer, that indicates FIP there. However, the values you gave are fairly limited. Different vets run different "standard" blood work. You should go back and get a full work up, which should include a breakdown for the white blood cells (neutrophils, lymphocites, monocites, etc.) and protein (albumin/globulin) levels. You'll also want to check electrolyte (potassium, calcium, etc.) and glucose levels. Serology and hemotology....tell they you want the full work up. They should be able to do it in house fairly quickly (as opposed to the FIP test, which would have been sent out).

From the results you gave, I see that you cat (do we have a name), is not anemic and has normal white blood cells, which are commonly problems in cats with FIP (not all the time, though).

If your vet is basing the diagnosis of FIP on those results alone, I would certainly be asking for another opinion....or at very least, specifically request more blood work. It looks like they saw the positive coronavirus test and said "FIP." Grrrrr....I almost think the cat world would be better without that test. It is so misleading and misunderstood....and I'm sure many, many cats get put to sleep because they don't know the difference!

Your cat could still very well have FIP (although I am suspicious of a drastic improvement from antibiotics), but we don't have enough information at this point to know much of anything!

His name is Maxx (Maxximus Alexander Loyd)
The vet did run all of those tests. I just didnt type them all in.
I am getting ready to call the vet and make another appt. as soon as they open this morning.
Aside from this "FIP" diagnosis. He has terrible licking problems. But could not treat until he was off the antibiotic. His eyes are running this morning and he is once again going to the upstairs empty bedroom. He was doing so great. I hope he just has a cold.
I decided over the weekend that I am not going to try and figure out if he has FIP or not. I am going nuts trying to figure it out. I am just going to take care of him and love him as much as possible. I am just going to keep him happy and comfortable.
See what happens when we got back to the vet.

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His name is Maxx (Maxximus Alexander Loyd)

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Sooooooo very neat!!!!!!

...I decided over the weekend that I am not going to try and figure out if he has FIP or not. I am going nuts trying to figure it out. I am just going to take care of him and love him as much as possible...

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If I read you right, that being to just treat symptoms as they may arise to the best of your ability ...my opinion to a "T". This "labelling" sets up mindsets that result in tunnelvision.

You might want to have a read - or even a re-read of zoeysmom's and others' posts in this thread.

Watch his behaviour carefully, keep a detailed diary, listen to your "gut" feelings, know that you can trust them, remain proactive, be prepared to work collaboratively with a Vet who inspires your confidence and be prepared to stand your ground on what you want for Maxx's treatment.

Thank you so much. I needed a "boost"
Zoeysmom has been very helpful

Luckily my office is about 3 mins from my home, so I went home for lunch and Maxx actually came down, begged for some of my lunch and went outside for a minute. I am so worried that every time he sneezes now I will freak out. I am still taking him to the vet tomorrow tho. I have learned so much from this site that I would like to meet with the vet again. I now have lots of questions. Plus want to make sure he is ok and get flea medicine for all of them. The weather is finally starting to change here.
Thanks

aircraft....if he responded well to antibiotics and deteriorated after he was taken off, I would suggest going back on the antibiotics. Which antibiotic was he on? And for how long? If he has an infection (not FIP) he could need a different antibiotic (Zoey responded well to Clavomax, but deteriorated when she was taken off....the emergency vet gave us Clindamycin, but she didn't last long enough for them to kick in). That said, since his white blood cells are in the normal range, it doesn't look like he's fighting off anything too spectacular! And as your vet will likely tell you, he can't stay on antibiotics forever.

Judging from the information you've provided, there is a whole gammit of things that can be affecting Maxx. Treating his symptoms is a good idea, remembering that he'll need extra monitoring. If he isn't fighting off some sort of infection, prednisone might be a decent possibility to try (standard treatment for FIP, but also treats allergies, autoimmune conditions, inflammation, etc.).

Let us know how it goes at your vet!

Thank you for the info. That will be very helpful when I take him tonight.
Last night he seemed to particpate in all activities. He has a runny nose and eyes, and of course the itching problem. I am hoping that this is "just a cold". I am just so worried all the time now.
He has had itchy problems since I have had him and he was always treated with ovaban (sp) but I went to a different vet for a 2nd opinion b/c I was hoping to find a better solution. I liked the new vets I went to so we will see tonite. It was coinsidence that I already had an appt. made for a 2nd opinion on his skin when he came down with the high temp. So of course they treated that and now I am going back for the skin.
I will update after our visit tonite.
Thanks again for all the help and support.

Oh what a night last night. I get off of work at 5 (left few mins. early) and Maxx was to be at the vet by 5:15. Well he figured out what was going on and hid where I could not find him. So I had to call the vet and luckily they said I could try to get him by 6:15. Finally got him there.
Good news. He has an eye infection. Vet said probably due to his immune system being a little weaker.
The vet was really happy with how much fur had grown back in just 2 weeks. She said he shows no signs of skin irritation. Which is great. We are trying a light dose of a medicine (I believe an antibiotic) that has not been used for skin problems before. I apologize, I was going to write down the name of it before I left for work and forgot. I will get the name when I go home for lunch. I have to give him his eye drops 3 times a day. If he responds well to this medicine, he will be on it permanently. I am very happy that this vet is looking for a proactive solution. My previous vet would wait for him to flare up and then treat him with a shot or ovaban. I would rather prevent it so he isn't misserable.
I had a conversation with the vet regarding FIP. I feel very comfortable with her diagnosis. This is the 3rd vet that I have been to and I finally feel completely confident that my babies are and will get the best treatement possible. It is such a great feeling.
Thank you so much for being so helpful and supportive. I will send you the name of the medicine after lunch. See if you are familiar.

it sounds like things are looking up for young max then!

Thanks Tab. I think treatment is most important, but he is also a fighter. He wanted to come home.
When I got him he was a year old (approx. guess) and had spent 9 mons. of that in a cage at our local APL. When I brought him home he didnt know what love was, he didnt even know how to go up the stairs. I literally had to show him. Now he is a lover, hunter and great leader to the younger girl cats that I have. He is just amazing. He was also my biggest help through my divorce. I know that sounds weird, but he was.

Ok, anyone familiar with AMITRIPTYLINE?

Oh, Maxx has also gained a pound since he came home last week.
That is nothing for me lol, but I guess for cats that is really good.

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Thanks Tab. I think treatment is most important, but he is also a fighter. He wanted to come home.
When I got him he was a year old (approx. guess) and had spent 9 mons. of that in a cage at our local APL. When I brought him home he didnt know what love was, he didnt even know how to go up the stairs. I literally had to show him. Now he is a lover, hunter and great leader to the younger girl cats that I have. He is just amazing. He was also my biggest help through my divorce. I know that sounds weird, but he was.

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oh that doesn't sound weird at all! if it wasn't for my cats and dogs well, i know they have helped me more than any human could have done.

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Oh, Maxx has also gained a pound since he came home last week.

That is nothing for me lol, but I guess for cats that is really good.

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excellent news! keep it up max!

Thanks. They truly are amazing. My boyfriend and I were standing in the kitchen watching them a few minutes ago, we both looked at each other and said what would we do without them.