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How to diagnose feline infectious peritonitis in cats

The most direct and effective way to diagnose feline infectious peritonitis in cats is to bring the cat to a pet hospital for a virus test. If it is not convenient to take the cat to the hospital for inspection, you can also preliminarily judge whether the cat has feline infectious peritonitis by observing the cat's body size, appetite, spirit, and whether there are any abnormalities in its temperature. Because the cure rate for feline infectious peritonitis is relatively low, it is recommended to consult a pet doctor in a timely manner and take the cat to the hospital if necessary. The earlier the disease is discovered, the greater the chance of recovery.

  1. Observe the cat's body size

One of the obvious typical symptoms of feline infectious peritonitis is the accumulation of a large amount of fluid in the cat's abdomen, causing the cat's abdominal circumference to increase gradually. When you touch it, there will be a significant fluctuation sensation. Therefore, if you find that the cat is thin but has a large belly, it may be infected with feline infectious peritonitis.

  1. Observe the cat's appetite

After a cat is infected with feline infectious peritonitis, it will have abdominal fluid. When the abdominal fluid accumulates to a certain extent, it will compress the various organs of the body, causing the cat's appetite to decrease. As the disease progresses, the cat will also become malnourished due to a decline in appetite, and there will be a significant thinning sensation when touched. Therefore, if the cat's appetite decreases, the owner should take the cat to the pet hospital for inspection. Even if the cat does not have feline infectious peritonitis, it may have other health problems.

  1. Observe the cat's spirit

Feline infectious peritonitis can cause the cat's temperature to rise above 39.5 degrees Celsius, causing severe discomfort to the cat and resulting in symptoms of lethargy and depression. If the cat has persistent lethargy, the owner should be alert, as it may be infected with feline infectious peritonitis.

  1. Observe the cat's temperature

A cat's normal temperature ranges from 38.5 to 39.5 degrees Celsius. If the temperature exceeds this range, it means the cat has a fever, and if it exceeds 40.5 degrees Celsius, it has a high fever. One of the manifestations of feline infectious peritonitis is fever, which can last from 39.5 to 40.6 degrees Celsius, and the temperature may fluctuate repeatedly. If the cat has a fever, take it to the pet hospital as soon as possible for inspection.