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I would first off like to thank everyone that contributes to this forum and site. I have learned so much about the Wet form of FIP that my kitten had, and it truly helped me get through it.
My British Shorthair Raleigh was only 7 months old when he succumb to FIP. This is a terrible disease, and I suppose I was lucky as he did not suffer (only the last moments of his life). The breeder where I purchased him offered me a new kitten at no charge, and I did not even ask. This is the first time they had a FIP kitten. I do not blame anyone here, as I truly believe the breeder didn't know and is not trying to defraud anyone.
As far as the disease itself, I did get my cat's stomach drained of approx 240 ML of yellow fluid. Initially I thought he was gaining a bit of weight after being neutered. I took him to the Vet as his stomach was getting a bit large, and within one week he died. I did do the PCR test and he came back positive for Feline Corona Virus. This is my only cat, and he was 100% indoor at all times.
The only thing I regret is that I could not get him to the Vet Hospital fast enough to euthanize him. He died in the waiting room. His downfall was within about 20 minutes. It was terrible to witness. This really bothered me, and I do not want to get into details here as an animal dying in your arms is not pleasant and is something I will never forget.
I will always remember him, and look forward to a new kitten. That being said, I will wait at least 3 months as I have read that FIP can stay in the carpet for that long. I disposed of all of his bowls, scratching posts, litter boxes, absolutely everything as I do not want to have to go through this again. I will also get my carpets professionally steamed cleaned.
I also may purchase a new kitten from another breeder, because I do not know if I could get another cat with FIP from the same breeder that my Cat got it from. The breeder is spaying the female to prevent future litters from getting it. I am not so sure if this will actually work though.
It has now been over a week since my Cat died, and I am remembering the good times I had with him. Each day is a bit easier, but still hard as I was very attached to him.
Here are some pics:
He loved to lick my hair
Thanks again to everyone on this forum!
Raleigh
10/20/13 - 5/26/14
My British Shorthair Raleigh was only 7 months old when he succumb to FIP. This is a terrible disease, and I suppose I was lucky as he did not suffer (only the last moments of his life). The breeder where I purchased him offered me a new kitten at no charge, and I did not even ask. This is the first time they had a FIP kitten. I do not blame anyone here, as I truly believe the breeder didn't know and is not trying to defraud anyone.
As far as the disease itself, I did get my cat's stomach drained of approx 240 ML of yellow fluid. Initially I thought he was gaining a bit of weight after being neutered. I took him to the Vet as his stomach was getting a bit large, and within one week he died. I did do the PCR test and he came back positive for Feline Corona Virus. This is my only cat, and he was 100% indoor at all times.
The only thing I regret is that I could not get him to the Vet Hospital fast enough to euthanize him. He died in the waiting room. His downfall was within about 20 minutes. It was terrible to witness. This really bothered me, and I do not want to get into details here as an animal dying in your arms is not pleasant and is something I will never forget.
I will always remember him, and look forward to a new kitten. That being said, I will wait at least 3 months as I have read that FIP can stay in the carpet for that long. I disposed of all of his bowls, scratching posts, litter boxes, absolutely everything as I do not want to have to go through this again. I will also get my carpets professionally steamed cleaned.
I also may purchase a new kitten from another breeder, because I do not know if I could get another cat with FIP from the same breeder that my Cat got it from. The breeder is spaying the female to prevent future litters from getting it. I am not so sure if this will actually work though.
It has now been over a week since my Cat died, and I am remembering the good times I had with him. Each day is a bit easier, but still hard as I was very attached to him.
Here are some pics:
He loved to lick my hair
Thanks again to everyone on this forum!
Raleigh
10/20/13 - 5/26/14