Is feline infectious peritonitis contagious?

Feline infectious peritonitis is contagious. Although the feline infectious peritonitis virus has poor resistance to external environments and loses activity within 1 day at room temperature, the disease can still be transmitted through the digestive tract or by vector insects, and it can also be vertically transmitted through the placenta. Cats are easily infected when their resistance decreases, so it is necessary to regularly disinfect the house and strengthen their own resistance if the cat has contracted infectious peritonitis.

Can feline infectious peritonitis infect humans?

Feline infectious peritonitis cannot infect humans. Because the structure of feline coronavirus is different from that of humans, it cannot be transmitted to humans, so there is no need to worry about infecting humans. In addition, feline infectious peritonitis is a disease with a low cure rate. Once the cat is infected, the best treatment is to give special shots to improve the chance of recovery.

What is the incubation period of feline infectious peritonitis?

Feline infectious peritonitis has an incubation period, which generally ranges from a few months to several years, varying depending on the specific situation of the cat. Feline infectious peritonitis is usually caused by coronavirus lesions, and sick cats often show signs of lethargy, sluggish behavior, and poor appetite. If a cat is suspected of having feline infectious peritonitis, the owner can take the cat to an animal hospital for a diagnostic test to confirm the infection.

How to check for feline infectious peritonitis?

X-rays can be used to check for feline infectious peritonitis. X-rays of cats with feline infectious peritonitis can clearly show white substances in the chest or abdominal organs, which are accumulations of fluid in the chest or abdomen of the cat. In addition to X-rays, owners can also diagnose whether their cats have feline infectious peritonitis by performing PCR tests.