Hello all, I never thought I'd post here quickly after I lost my first kitty last August 2004.
Fafa/Righty was diagnosed today with FIP. I couldn't believe it, he's a voracious eater and it doesn't seem right that he has FIP. Fafa has the "wet" type of FIP, his abdomen is swollen with fluid, after being given diuretics & an overnight stay at the vets, his abdominal swelling went down, but the fluid is hanging sub-Q.
Fafa was diagnosed by X-ray & blood tests. I was stunned when I heard that he has FIP, I cried at the vets knowing this is a fatal disease. I couldn't believe it, Fafa is only 2 months old and doesn't have much ahead of him.
As I am typing this, Fafa is resting on my legs. He's such a sweet kitty despite losing one eye to infection. I want him to get better, but stuff I have read on the internet says otherwise. 10 other cats were exposed to Fafa, including his bestfriend (they came from my aunt's - I think this is the place where Fafa got FIP). So far, his bestfriend doesn't seem to have swelling of the abdomen. I hope my other cats don't have it.
It's soo sad to know that Fafa has only few days or weeks to live. I can't help it. He's such a sweet boy, wants so much attention. I love my Fafa eventhough it's only been two months since I got him.
Should I opt for euthanasia? Or should I wait for him to get better... but FIP's a terminal disease... and I know I'll get more attached to him.
Please pray for Fafa. Thanks.
Sincerely,
Steph
Fafa/Righty was diagnosed today with FIP. I couldn't believe it, he's a voracious eater and it doesn't seem right that he has FIP. Fafa has the "wet" type of FIP, his abdomen is swollen with fluid, after being given diuretics & an overnight stay at the vets, his abdominal swelling went down, but the fluid is hanging sub-Q.
Fafa was diagnosed by X-ray & blood tests. I was stunned when I heard that he has FIP, I cried at the vets knowing this is a fatal disease. I couldn't believe it, Fafa is only 2 months old and doesn't have much ahead of him.
As I am typing this, Fafa is resting on my legs. He's such a sweet kitty despite losing one eye to infection. I want him to get better, but stuff I have read on the internet says otherwise. 10 other cats were exposed to Fafa, including his bestfriend (they came from my aunt's - I think this is the place where Fafa got FIP). So far, his bestfriend doesn't seem to have swelling of the abdomen. I hope my other cats don't have it.
It's soo sad to know that Fafa has only few days or weeks to live. I can't help it. He's such a sweet boy, wants so much attention. I love my Fafa eventhough it's only been two months since I got him.
Should I opt for euthanasia? Or should I wait for him to get better... but FIP's a terminal disease... and I know I'll get more attached to him.
Please pray for Fafa. Thanks.
Sincerely,
Steph