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Scared cat gets feline infectious peritonitis
One of the more important triggers of feline infectious peritonitis is psychological stress. When a cat is scared, its stress level increases, which can lead to a decline in resistance and increase the risk of infection. Additionally, cats that have been infected with feline coronavirus are more susceptible to feline infectious peritonitis, as the disease is caused by a mutated form of the virus. Currently, the diagnostic method for feline infectious peritonitis is PCR testing.
Cat's fright exacerbates infectious peritonitis
When a cat has feline infectious peritonitis, it may exhibit physical weakness, loss of appetite, mental depression, and other symptoms. If the cat is scared at this time, it will have an stress response, which can lead to an exacerbation of the disease. Therefore, when a cat has feline infectious peritonitis, owners should pay attention to the following points: first, feed the cat on time and give it medication; second, provide a warm and quiet environment for the cat to recuperate.
Feline infectious peritonitis symptoms
The early symptoms of feline infectious peritonitis are not obvious, and mainly manifest as mental depression, decreased appetite, gradual weight loss, and excessive sleep. As the disease progresses, the cat's abdomen begins to swell, and symptoms such as persistent fever and anorexia appear. The cure rate for feline infectious peritonitis is relatively low, so the earlier the owner discovers the disease, the greater the chance of recovery.
Feline infectious peritonitis treatment
The traditional treatment for feline infectious peritonitis is mainly supportive therapy and symptomatic treatment, which involves the use of dexamethasone and oral prednisolone. However, this only provides temporary relief of symptoms and has no substantial effect.
Currently, a foreign drug called GC376 and another drug have been introduced, which have a certain cure rate for feline infectious peritonitis. If treatment is persevered, the survival rate may be around 30%, but the cost is exorbitant, and the drugs are unlicensed, leading to serious counterfeiting issues.