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Hi all

I have joined this forum after seeing the open discussion on FIP. I have three Devon Rex's, Kuli, Sage and Max and lost my little girl Minn to FIP six weeks ago. She was 9 months old. We seem to have a wall of silence around this disease in Australia and because of that not much is happening here to change breeding practices. I was devastated at losing her and am keeping my fingers crossed my others will all be ok as while little is known about it, the latest research suggests if cannot be transmitted cat to cat in FIP form. I know however my cats now have coronavirus due to their exposure to Minn. I feel strongly about education in relation to this disease as it is not right that breeders here are treated so badly when word gets out they have had kittens die of FIP. I am not a breeder but recognise it can happen to any breeder at any time and breeders will continue to be labelled if efforts are not made to talk about it openly and break down the wall of silence. It is clear many cats are suffering with this insidious disease and more research is needed to understand it better.
 

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Welcome to the site!

I'm so sorry to hear of the tragic loss of your kitten Minn.


FIP is a horrible disease, and you are so very right...more research and education about the disease needs to happen!
 
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Thanks everyone, my name is Gill which I forgot to mention. I look forward to the chats and photos of everyone's furries. I have posted some pics of my Devons in the photo section.

Cheers Gill
 

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Hello and welcome!!!

I am sorry you lost your sweet girl Minn.



 

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Hi and Welcome!! I am sorry to hear about your loss. Like others though, I have never heard of this disease. I will look into it and learn more about it. Thanks for sharing your story.
 

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Hi, Gill, Kuli, Sage and Max!
Sierra and I welcome you to TCS! So happy you joined us and really look forward to getting to know you better! I'm so very sorry your precious Minn was stolen from you by this horrible disease.
Bless you for all you're doing to research and speak up about FIP so that others can be spared the pain you have endured from your tragic loss. I pray your babies remain in perfect healh. They're certainly so very loved and getting the best of care from their Mommy!
 

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Hi and welcome! Your babies are beautiful! I am sorry to hear about the loss of one of them.


I am so jealous that you live in Australia...I have ALWAYS wanted to go there!!!
 

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welcome to the board! sorry for your loss Hugs! we won't be newbees(kittens) for long!
 

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Welcome to TCS, Gill.
My husband has always wanted to visit your country. See you on the boards,
mrsd
 
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