Back in 2008/2009 I had a kitten and an adult Havana Brown die of FIP. Both came from the same breeder. Two existing cats, one Burmese, the other a black short hair alley cat, were exposed to the two that died. My beautiful black cat lived her life out to the ripe old age of 16+ - she died this past December. The Burmese, who has always been scared and easily stressed, was lost w/out her dear companion. In 2010/2011 I introduced a stray cat and also a Havana mix shelter cat and both have been relatively healthy. The stray cat has had off and on issues w/allergies but nothing that hasn't been manageable. Now, today my Burmese tested FIP positive. She had developed cold/flu like symptoms in recent days so the vet wanted to test her. I have just introduced a kitten (around 3 to 6 months old) to the house at the end of December.
I'm so worried now that all the cats - in particular the new kitten - will contract FIP. The vet wants to start the FIP vaccines - first w/the new kitten - and then the other two cats.
I'm so worried and any advice on what I can do to help me cope with this would be so appreciated. Please help point me in the right direction. It hurts so much.
I'm so worried now that all the cats - in particular the new kitten - will contract FIP. The vet wants to start the FIP vaccines - first w/the new kitten - and then the other two cats.
I'm so worried and any advice on what I can do to help me cope with this would be so appreciated. Please help point me in the right direction. It hurts so much.