Should I put my cat down if it has FIP?
How do you know when to euthanize a cat that has FIP? This is a decision only you can make, and it is a difficult one. I would never suggest euthanizing a cat, even with FIP, as long as it looks and acts fairly normal. Miracles do happen, but they can’t happen unless they are provided time to happen.
Are there any definitive tests for FIP in 2019?
In 2019, there are conclusive, definitive tests for FIP, though not all vets are aware of the advancements in diagnostics just yet. It is imperative that you arm yourself with as much information as possible, so you can best advocate for your cat and get a correct diagnosis.
Can a positive titer for FIP be conclusive?
What is sometimes referred to (incorrectly) as an “FIP test” measures the cat’s exposure to FCoV. Ninety five percent of cats in the world have been exposed to FCoV. These titer tests are NOT conclusive. A positive titer for FCoV is NOT an indicator that the cat has FIP.
Can a FIP test be used to diagnose FCoV?
What is sometimes referred to (incorrectly) as an “FIP test” measures the cat’s exposure to FCoV. Ninety five percent of cats in the world have been exposed to FCoV. These titer tests are NOT conclusive. A positive titer for FCoV does NOT indicate that the cat has FIP.
Is it possible to diagnose a cat with FIP?
It is imperative that you arm yourself with as much information as possible, so you can best advocate for your cat and get a correct diagnosis. If there is a presumptive diagnosis of FIP, it is also possible to use GS diagnostically. GS will only treat FIP; therefore, if the cat improves while on GS, the diagnosis is confirmed.
When is FIP considered a higher risk disease?
FIP is a very difficult disease to deal with because there are no clinical signs that are specific for the diagnosis of FIP, and no simple blood test to confirm a diagnosis. FIP may be considered more likely when: Cats are in a higher risk category (e.g., younger cats, colony cats, etc.)
In 2019, there are conclusive, definitive tests for FIP, though not all vets are aware of the advancements in diagnostics just yet. It is imperative that you arm yourself with as much information as possible, so you can best advocate for your cat and get a correct diagnosis.
Is it possible for a cat to get FIP?
Although FIP is not believed to be contagious, it is a very serious disease. When a cat gets FIP, it is progressive and almost always fatal.
What is sometimes referred to (incorrectly) as an “FIP test” measures the cat’s exposure to FCoV. Ninety five percent of cats in the world have been exposed to FCoV. These titer tests are NOT conclusive. A positive titer for FCoV is NOT an indicator that the cat has FIP.
