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As of today my kitten is suspected to have FIP after having a blood sample taken.
I am in denial.
He first started getting the symptoms on Friday 8th June and we took him to the vets on Monday as the symptoms worstened
The symptoms he had were:
They gave him some antibiotics and his temperature went down to 39 the next day and he was starting to be less lethargic and more energetic.
That's when they took the blood test and I had a call today to say it may be FIP.
Despite this today he seemed so well this morning, play fighting with his cousin, eating like crazy and regular bowl movements.
The vet says the antibiotics may have sorted another illness caused by the FIP and that is why he is perking up, but it's so hard to think he is dying despite him looking better.
Has anyone got any suggestions if their cat had FIP and started looking better before it goes down hill?
I'm getting my hopes up here thinking it may not be FIP however the vet seems almost positive it is FIP.
They have said they can do a test on the fluid in the chest to see, however if it is for my benefit to know if he has this or not, I do not want him to go through the pain and stress of these check ups unless it means it is something else which can be resolved.
My biggest confusion is why is he looking so well? Is this normal for Kittens with FIP?
P.S. Mowgli is only 13 weeks old, I am not ready to say goodbye </3
I am in denial.
He first started getting the symptoms on Friday 8th June and we took him to the vets on Monday as the symptoms worstened
The symptoms he had were:
- Not gaining weight - Although we found out his cousin was stealing half his food! - We have since separated them when eating and it seems he is eating more each day now.
- Lethargic
- Slight sneezing
They gave him some antibiotics and his temperature went down to 39 the next day and he was starting to be less lethargic and more energetic.
That's when they took the blood test and I had a call today to say it may be FIP.
Despite this today he seemed so well this morning, play fighting with his cousin, eating like crazy and regular bowl movements.
The vet says the antibiotics may have sorted another illness caused by the FIP and that is why he is perking up, but it's so hard to think he is dying despite him looking better.
Has anyone got any suggestions if their cat had FIP and started looking better before it goes down hill?
I'm getting my hopes up here thinking it may not be FIP however the vet seems almost positive it is FIP.
They have said they can do a test on the fluid in the chest to see, however if it is for my benefit to know if he has this or not, I do not want him to go through the pain and stress of these check ups unless it means it is something else which can be resolved.
My biggest confusion is why is he looking so well? Is this normal for Kittens with FIP?
P.S. Mowgli is only 13 weeks old, I am not ready to say goodbye </3