Quote Originally Posted by kt_luvs_kitties
Kim, no she did not do a belly tap. She wanted to wait until March 5th when we fix her and then she will know. If she keeps throwing up and sneezing, then I am going to take her back on Monday and make them do one. I just am at a point where, I dont want to know. I am just dying here. I am so upset/worried. I just hope it is because of the babies and her not eating for so long. PLUS she does have a HORRIBLE case of worms. Praying that that is all it is.

*I had a momma cat with kittens before, I was fostering for a shelter in my area. She turned out to be FIP+ and one of the babies died. The fluid was brownish and we had to put it down. I dont want this to happen again.*
Yes, the fluid can be anywhere from urine-colored to dark brown. The way to tell between urine and the FIP fluid, other than the odor, is the consistency of it. I am not questioning YOU at all! I just don't understand your vet not doing a simple belly tap where she sees the bloating. It is just a simple needle stuck into the abdomen to draw out any fluid. It literally takes seconds. Why would she wait and potentially make Abbie suffer more needlessly and spend YOUR money on surgery for a spay and THEN find out she is full of FIP fluid? I just don't understand your vet's reasoning. I'm sorry you are having to deal with this.

Kim