GOOD! I mean not good for you but good your taking the right steps to get this terrible situation handled.
How are the Kittens?
How are the Kittens?
Poor izzy. keep caring for him. Is his poop runny? eating wet food?Originally Posted by darincm
Ella (the female) is fine. Izzy (our male) looks like he is on death's door.
I'm sorry to hear about your kittens diagnosis. I'd like to point out for the GP reading this thread, that most cats don't carry the FIP virus. If they did, most cats would be dead. Many cats will test positive for a corona virus, present in their intestinal tract, but it's only rarely FIP. There are lots of corona viruses.Originally Posted by darincm
They are all together now - even my older female. We had them seperated for the first two weeks. At this point it makes no difference because they have had contact. Most cats carry the FIP virus anyway.
Oddly enough Izzy seems better this morning - he is a strange cat; always up & down - but that is characteristic of FIP
I can think of at least 10 bad words to call that breeder...but I bet so have you.Originally Posted by darincm
Another Update:
We noticed that he is peeing blood - we are taking him to the vet yet again. He actually peed in his water bowl
Still no word from the breeder. It's to bad....she is a fairly well known breeder in the GTA that will suffer a reputation hit after this
I wanted to second the reading of the article linked above.Originally Posted by Godiva
I'm so sorry this turned out this way... I'm sending vibes to your babies.
Keep us updated...
I'm sure you've already done some research on it, but here's a decent article:
http://www.winnfelinehealth.org/health/FIP.html
Yes, FIP is highly misdiagnosed, but necropsy isn't the only way for a positive diagnosis. See my post below. A CFS test will also rule it out or not, and this is done while the cat is still living. I think it's important that people are aware that this procedure exists. Most vet offices aren't equipped to do it and the cat needs to be taken to a University where Vet Medicine is taught.Originally Posted by FamilytimeRags
Just a note, FIP, can only be diagnosed through necropsy, and from what I have understood, it is one of the most misdiagnosed illnesses.
Thank you so much, Kai. This isn't something I was aware of. So far, nothing we have had to deal with, but I like staying up to date with these procedures. Is the CFS test conclusive, or is there still chance for error. How long has this procedure been done, and are there any risks involved? If you know of any links that will point me in the direction, I would enjoy reading them. We have OSU vet school close to us, I will have to check to see if they can perform this procedure.Originally Posted by Kai Bengals
Yes, FIP is highly misdiagnosed, but necropsy isn't the only way for a positive diagnosis. See my post below. A CFS test will also rule it out or not, and this is done while the cat is still living. I think it's important that people are aware that this procedure exists. Most vet offices aren't equipped to do it and the cat needs to be taken to a University where Vet Medicine is taught.
well....all there is to do is wait.Originally Posted by darincm
Izzy is back from the vet - they had no idea why he was passing blood. Everything seemed fine. The next step would be expensive tests which we can't afford to pay.
The vet said to get him off all meds & keep an eye on him. He is bouncing around, but given his history that could change any second.
......still no word from the breeder.
I feel for youOriginally Posted by darincm
I wish breeders were forced to be registered with an association that could mediate these types of problems. I will be taking them to court, but it will take time & be a pain.