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Cat with Feline Infectious Peritonitis After Only Two Months of Purchase
Feline Infectious Peritonitis Types
Feline infectious peritonitis can be divided into dry and wet types. Dry feline infectious peritonitis mainly causes organ abscessation and granulomatous lesions. Clinical symptoms include progressive weight loss, cloudy eyes, visual impairment, and occasionally progressive neurological symptoms. Wet feline infectious peritonitis presents with progressive weight loss, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal swelling, jaundice, and scrotal swelling in male cats.
Diagnosis of Feline Infectious Peritonitis
A cat that is less active after only two months of purchase cannot necessarily be diagnosed with feline infectious peritonitis. There is no inevitable connection between the two. When a young cat arrives in a new environment, it will undergo an adaptation period during which it generally lacks activity. Additionally, some cats are not very active by nature. The diagnosis of feline infectious peritonitis requires confirmation through PCR, blood biochemical examination data, and clinical manifestations.
Reasons for Loss of Appetite in Cats with FIP
This indicates that the cat has no appetite. There may be various reasons for loss of appetite, such as pain or digestive tract damage caused by the virus. The clinical symptoms exhibited by cats during FIP may be non-specific. As the disease progresses, specific clinical symptoms will gradually appear, which can be divided into exudative and non-exudative types.
Treatment of Feline Infectious Peritonitis
The goal of treatment is to prolong the cat's life. Feline infectious peritonitis is caused by a mutation of the feline coronavirus and can be divided into dry and wet types. The mortality rate is as high as 95%. Currently, there is no drug that can cure feline infectious peritonitis, and more supportive therapy is needed. Antibiotics, interferon, and GC376 protease inhibitors can be attempted. During this time, the owner's companionship, high-quality food, and a quiet environment are essential.