Miley-girl is ill...hope it is routine cat thing!

[sasvermont]

I think my vet doesn't like breeders and she thinks that the source IS the breeder. I will never know the source. My breeder did call Monday night and we spoke about Miley's health and at the time, I didn't know that Miley was going to test positive. I agree that Miley is healthy except for the colon issues and she is being treated for her problem. I will probably not have the others tested. Just wait for the annual visit and see if they are healthy. There is a vaccine for FIP but the vet doesn't think it does much. Rather a waste.

I am going to keep a very close eye on Miley and the others and keep all other cats from them. Some articles I have read say that most cats are exposed and never actually get FIP and I am thinking, yes, that's my Miley, exposed by she doesn't have it.

The bottom line is that I will keep her (them healthy) as long as I can but I will not put them through any end-stage illness, FIP or anything. As soon as they are uncomfortable...... that is one thing I can do for them.

So here's to their health and welfare and I am going to think on the positive side. Millie, my vet, is rather negative or overly cautious I should say.

I am home now and Miley seems fine to me. She is eating and hopping around just as usual. I have had a difficult time trying to catch her to pill her. She has caught on now! The little devil.

[Randy_K]

Poor little Miley! I hope she never develops the disease and lives out her natural life.

The FIP virus can survive on clothing for a long time so she could have been exposed by someone who handled an infected cat. Washing hands isn't enough with FIP!

My Danté was FIV positive which isn't contageous but it did compromise his health in a big way. Two days before he died he was playing with his toys tossing them in the air and jumping up to catch them; 48 hours later he was gone.

[sasvermont]

Thanks for your encouragement. I hope Miley lives a nice long life - and if she should surrender herself to the FIP exposure, then so be it. It is too late. And it seems to me, from what I have read here, so many cats are exposed to it.........

I went on the web and did a few searches for coronaviruses.....and found lots of interesting information about the viruses - humans, cats, dogs, horses....we are all at risk to a degree....

Life goes on.... and more pills for Miley!

Miley was in fine shape this AM. She didn't sleep as much last night as the night before and is back to her usual princess style behavior. She doesn't trust me now.....she thinks each time I touch her, it is pill time. That will pass as the days run on without a pill. She must be treated for 20 days....Thats three weeks! She may move out before then! Better hide the kitty suitcases.

[Pam]

Sallayanne I am so sorry to read this thread today and see the turn that this has all taken. I'm glad to hear, though, that Miley is acting more like her usual self as a result of the meds. It doesn't seem fair that another health problem has come to Camp Vermont but I know that they are all in the best of care having you for a mom and that you will give your all for these furry little ones. Your sense of humor shines through, as always, in the last sentence about Miley packing her bags. I'm glad that you have shared this with all of us as it has made us aware of this health issue (to which I plead ignorant) and I believe it helps to *unload* on others who care, so that you are not going through this alone. Please keep us updated on Miss Miley's progress. (((hugs)))

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

So glad to hear Miley is getting back to her "usual princess style behavior" this morning. Somehow I just can't imagine little Miley behaving any other way.

[gini]

I have just read this whole thread and I am one of those who must plead ignorant of the facts of this disease.

But I can offer you support and hope that Miley continues to reign as Princess for many more years to come.

I do know firsthand, how worried we become over our precious kitties, though, so my heart goes out to you.

[Randi]

I'm sorry to hear little Miley girl has been exposed to FIP. I do hope you and Miley will have many years togehter yet. I'm glad she's back to her usual princess style behavior.

For now, I wish you best of luck getting the pills down her troat! I'm sure you've tried every trick there is.

Sending lots of kisses to Miley girl, and hugs to you.