PLEASE HELP MY ZAZZY GOT DIAGANOSED WITH DRY FIP

Hello, I just got back from the vet with my baby, he has Dry FIP. Can anyone tell me more , ALL THEY TOLD ME THE PROGNOSIS WAS DEATH!!!!! PLEASE EXPLAIN SOMEBODY! IM HEARTBROKEN, DON'T KNOW IF I CAN TAKE THIS??? They gave him a shot of conviena, and some fluids, did not give me any further instructions. WHAT DO I DO???? WILL HE REALLY DIE???

I am so sorry about this.  The dry form advances slower than the wet form but unfortunately there isn't anything that can be done.  FIP is a mutation of the corona virus which is actually a very common virus and most cats have been exposed.  For some reason in some cats the virus mutates and there is an interaction between the cats immune system and the mutated virus that causes FIP.  

I read online that not all cats that have it die? He is only 2 he is an only "child" and an indoor boy. Do you happen to know how long it takes? Can I DO ANYTHING FOR MY BABY??? I am not doing well, HE IS MY LOVE I LOVE HIM LIKE A CHILD, I KNOW YOU THINK IT'S CRAZY, BUT I ADORE MY BABY. PLEASE PRAY FOR  A MIRACLE, THEY DO HAPPEN.

I am so sorry you and your kitty are going through this. I am praying for you and your baby.

Thank You , I just can't get over this, I am so so so upset, I am shaking I can't breath. I know he is a cat, but I LOVE MY BOY AND HAVE ALWAYS ADORED HIM. HE IS LIKE MY LITTLE CHILD, IM GLAD OTHERS UNDERSTAND. I HOPE THERE IS A MIRACLE, I REALLY DON'T KNOW IF I SHOULD BELIEVE THIS OR NOT , IT CAN'T BE TRUE, GONNA GO OFF NOW I HAVE A VERY BAD HEADACHE. SORRY TALK SOON.

you're not crazy - a child is a child no matter how many legs they have. Just have to trust in your vet. If you're not happy with your vet, maybe it's time for change with someone who is more gentle in their approach and manner. Awe hugs -

I don't think FIP is an easy disease to identify.  I am not sure an ordinary vet could say with certainty that a cat had FIP.  They thought my cat had FIP initially, but later dx'd him with lymphoma after an ultrasound revealed a mass.

Read the diagnosis section of the Wikipedia entry of FIP: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feline_infectious_peritonitis

There are a variety of digestive ailments that seem to respond to prednisone.  FIP is one if that is what he has.

I agree. From what I've read, FIP is extremely hard to diagnose, and seems like many Vets will call something FIP if they cannot figure out what is wrong.  (maybe they are right and maybe they aren't )  Do you know what all tests they ran and whether or not they took some biopsies?   Have you gotten a second opinion? 

But I know just how you feel about him being your baby, and I too would be devastated if someone told me one of my furkids had FIP . 

It is true that not all cats diagnosed with the coronavirus die...most don't.  But if the coronavirus mutates into FIP, that's another story.  FIP is deadly.   Wet FIP is quicker than the dry version, but both are deadly.  I'm so sorry.  Let's just pray that this diagnosis is incorrect. 

I am praying for your baby.

HELLO,

GUESS WHAT GUYS , I JUST GOT A CALL FROM MY SISTER WHO IS FRIENDS WITH THE VET. AND MY BABY DOES NOT HAVE FIP!!!!!! HE DOES NOT JUST A VERY VERY BAD INFECTION. HE CAME HOME AND ATE LAST NIGHT ( a little ) but he ate, I am so so so so so GRATEFUL TO GOD. I ASKED FOR A MIRACLE AND GOT ONE!!!!  WOW, ALL THE TEARS, AND PRAYERS, AND NO SLEEP , COULD NOT EAT. ALL FOR NOTHING!!!!! I WISH THEY DID NOT TELL ME THAT, UNTIL THEY WERE SURE! BUT THANKS FOR YOU PRAYERS, AND SUPPORT, YOU ALL HELPED SO MUCH! I WILL keep you posted (sorry cap lock goes on and off by it's self sometimes) and give you so many new pic's of him can't wait till he starts, jumping out at me and attacking my leg ( playing) again, and we play peek a boo, he loves that!!! soon, it will be soon! THANK GOD!

This is wonderful news .  I hope he gets to feeling better real quick .   And now you can rest easy too