Depressed or something more..

My new male cat Harry( one year old) was brought home last Friday and by Monday was not eating, drinking, playing, nothing!! On Tuesday I took him to the vet where bloodwork was normal but he had a fever and just sluggish. They said he was getting dehydrated and gave him sub q fluids. He perked up slightly for a day and then back down again. Back to the vet with an even higher fever, they gave him more fluids and antibiotics and sent me home with the IV bag to give him fluids twice a day to keep him hydrated. I do have another cat in the house but I don't think he minds her. Any thoughts on this? I have also gone and bought a supplement that is in a tube so he gets his nourishment. Thanks for any help, Jo..

When kittys have a fever and need antibotics and fluids (iv's) the non eating etc is due to not feeling well like humans we dont want to eat when sick. Its nice your vet sent you home with iv bag but I would of preferred kitty to stay in their care so they could monitor more closely while giving the rest of iv bag. Great idea to continue to give your kitty the appetite supplement that will stimulate eating once your kitty starts to feel better.

I'm a bit surprised that your Vet didn't keep him on the 2nd visit,
but it is good he got an antibiotic & fluids. I hope he perks up quickly.

Thanks for your kind words. We go back to the vet tomorrow. We'll see what happens. How long do these things last? I've had cats all my life and I have never had an experience like this. Thanks, Jo..

Usually within couple days after antibotics are in their systems they start to perk up.

Well, took Harry to the vet. They think he has FIP. They are going to keep him for a couple of days but it doesn't look good. Say a prayer for Harry. Thanks, Jo..

Oh dear! :( You and Harry are both in my prayers. Is there any danger to your other cats? :(

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Well, took Harry to the vet. They think he has FIP. They are going to keep him for a couple of days but it doesn't look good. Say a prayer for Harry. Thanks, Jo..

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They didnt test him yet?
Will keep good thoughts and prayers for Harry.

They did tests, but FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis) is very hard to detect. It masks itself according to what I've been reading about it. His symptoms are classic though, variable fever, not eating, etc. Belly is full of infectious fluid.(They found that tonight when they pulled fluid from his belly.) The vet is not too concerned about the other cat getting it, although I am washing everything and trying to disinfect. She's already exposed if he has it and I will definitely follow up with the vet for more information on keeping her healthy. FIP is most common in settings like the humane society where Harry was not caged most of the time because he was so friendly and sweet. He apparently has been carrying it for a while. I am heartbroken and praying for a miracle that Dr. Kit can make him better. We will find out in a couple of days. Thanks for your thoughts, Jo..

Wishes for your cat and you as well. I had never even heard of FIP. Good luck and please keep us posted. In my opinion you're doing great with the observation,cleaning,looking into the cause and following-up with the doc.

OMG; I'm so sorry! :(

How I hate this! I read through this thread, thought "hopefully no FIP", and then got it confirmed a couple of postings later. :( I lost my Aysche to it, and I hate this disease from the bottom of my heart.

Vets here usually say FIP isn't very common, but it seems to me it is.

I'm so very sorry, and I hope Harry isn't suffering too much - and I hope the second cat will be alright.

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The problem is FIP is, as far as I know, that the test only shows a corona virus infection, which could be a harmless infection with the entero corona virus, or the fatal FIP corona virus.

Kirsten

Harry has been at the vet since Monday night. He is on IV fluids and antibiotics and they have been giving him steroids.He ate this morning and my husband went to visit him. He actually meowed and wanted petting. The vet is trying to save him. The vet said that cats react well to steroids and the real test will be when we bring him home on Saturday. This vet is an angel, he is really trying to save Harry and said he wasn't going to charge me for it. The humane society where he came from calls me each day to check on Harry. I am praying for a Christmas Miracle! Thanks for the support, Jo..

Well, it is Thursday and I went to see Harry at the vet. His stomach has ballooned up and the vet is discouraged. He looks good from the neck up and he doesn't seem to be in pain. He was glad to see us and I held him and loved on him. I cried about a thousand tears today. I think we are going to have to put him down. Jo..

http://www.pets4life.com/index.php?p=about/testimonials

"Toby was diagnosed with FIP in February 1998, just two weeks after he was given 3 vaccinations in one day. I thought it was too much to give to a 4 lbs kitten. But I did not say anything to the veterinarian. Now I strongly believe that the vaccination messed up his immune system. Toby had the wet type of FIP and had fluid accumulation in his chest.

I called many different veterinarians looking for help. Everyone I talked to said both of my cats were going to die eventually. I did not believe it and desperately looked for a cure. Then I found “Trina’s Homepage”. I wrote her email, and she kindly replied me. She gave me the name of the books I could read, instructed me how I should feed my cat, and what supplements to give him." Lima, Toby & Taro


"Early May 1999 I had a scare with FIP that eventually cost one of my 3 cats his life. My vet told me that nothing medically could be done and I was overcome with a feeling of helplessness. This helplessness became determination as I focused my efforts on what I could do to elevate their health status. It was important to me that I was able to say I did everything I could for them, no matter the outcome. I searched the web for information and came across Trina’s Pets4Life website. She replied to my e-mail immediately and I quickly realized by her answers that she was very knowledgeable about pet nutrition and fully stood behind her product. I bought the HM4L pet food and started my cats on it right away. The transition, however, was not a smooth one and I think this was because my cats sensed my nervousness about the change and knew that if they wouldn’t readily eat their new food, I’d replace it with the high sugar, non-nutritious, “filler” commercial brand cat food that they were addicted to. I was especially nervous that my 15 year old wouldn’t switch to the new diet because it’s “hard to teach an old cat new tricks” and also because, in addition to the FIP, she had suffered from vague, inconclusive digestive ailments for six months and I didn’t want these ailments exacerbated by the change in diet. Trina was very helpful, encouraging me every step of the way and assuring me that I was doing the best for my cats’ health. Once I realized that my cats wouldn’t die from an occasional missed meal and that a wholesome, nutritious diet is the basis of good health (something Trina had been gently trying to convince me of all along) my determination to ensure a successful transition increased. My determination paid off because they are now eating 100% HM4L and loving it!! In just 6 weeks, the results are amazing: their coats are soft and shiny, their eyes bright, all digestive ailments disappeared, and my 15 year old is more playful than she’s been in a long time. Thank you, Trina, for your encouragement and dedication to the health and well being of my pets." Shelley


If your vet says that there is no cure for FIP- there is a vet in Pennsylvania that has cured pets of FIP holistically. Holistic Vet List at Pets4Homeopathy Phone: 505 666-2091. Pennsylvania. Dr. Deva Khalsa1724 Yardley-Langhorne Rd Yardley, PA 19067 1- 215-493-6021.. ... www.pets4homeopathy.com/holisticvetlist.html That is her phone number above. Her name is Dr. Deva Khalsa and she says she can reverse or arrest cases of FIP homeopathically, she may reveal to another vet what she used. If your vet phoned her. It is said that she can arrest and even reverse FIP. In a book called The Very Healthy Cat book by Dr. W>O> Belfield, DVM he says that in the very last stages- if there is no other hope- that he removes the spleen- he says that the spleen exacerbates the problem- and once it's removed that the pet recovers in more than 80 percent of the cases. Lastly, in a book called Green Leaves of Barley by noted author and nutritionist Dr. Mary Ruth Swope- she write of a cat who was in the last stages of FIP. The cat could not stand. Her caregiver mixed up powdered Barley Green ( you can get it from a health food store ) according to directions and put a bowlful down in front of the cat who dragged himself over to it and drank the whole thing. She made up another batch and he drank that. She kept the bowl filled and he would go and drink as he wanted ( if you cat does not do this you may consdier giving it via 3-cc syringe minus the needle- throughout the day ). within 48 hours the cat had fully recovered.(You may have to give it by dropper or syringe if the cat won't take it by himself. Dr. William O Belfield, DVM could possibly be contacted to find out exactly why the spleen hs to be removed in some cases. On a search it says he has a private practise in San Jose:Food not Fit for a Pet ... by Wendell O. Belfield DVM. ... Dr. Belfield is a graduate of Tuskegee Institute of Veterinary Medicine, now in private practice in San Jose, California. ... www.commondreams.org/headlines02/0106-04.htm - 17k - Cached - Similar pages On a phone directory search this is the info on him: Belfield Wendell O DVM Bel Mar Veterinary Hospital 3091 Monterey Highway San Jose, CA 95111 408-227-8844 His phone number is: 1-408-227-8844 He would be able to tell another vet if it should be done and how to do the operation if needed as a last resort. I also found out about FIP in another book - vets say not to give antibiotics for FIP and not to give cortisone because it only weakens the animal.

Thank you Solares412 for your information. I will consider any hope! I appreciate your time and effort to help. Jo..