Depressed or something more..

[myjett]

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..

[kuhio98]

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

[Craftlady]

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..

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

[myjett]

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..

[CATastrophy]

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.

[Kirsten]

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.

It masks itself according to what I've been reading about it.

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

[myjett]

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..

[myjett]

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..