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

[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.

[Barbara]

Abys MUST be nawtee. That tells us they are healthy
Filou wants to inform Miley that a decided 6 pound cat can always beat a human or two if it comes to pills

I am so glad Miley is feeling better and hope she does so for many many years to come.

[Randy_K]

Abys MUST be nawtee. That tells us they are healthy

Ain't that the truth!

[kimlovescats]

SAS, I am just now reading this latest update about Miley "testing positive" for FIP. Considering how I just lost my April to it yesterday, I can tell you what my vet told me. He said pretty much like Jen and others have said. There is NO CONCLUSIVE test for FIP .... my vet said that MOST cats have been exposed to it at some time in their lives, but VERY FEW ever come down with it. There is virtually no way to ever know if a new kitty you are bringing into a home is a carrier. Try not to worry too much about this very inconclusive test! I pray that Miley is feeling all better soon!

Hugs,
Kim

[Vermontcat]

Sallyanne, remember that Miley is a tough girl, she never got what Gabe and Graemer had.
I hope that she can fight this too and be with you for many more years.
Miley is such a sweetie, give her some hugs from me.
Sending more hugs your way for you and all your sweet kitties and bunnies.

[sasvermont]

I will continue with the pills for the colon upset she just experienced and will recheck her health in a week or two with the Vet. I am accumulating all of your opinions and experiences and trusting them much more than the Vet who is smart, but has not experienced this problem before.

Thanks, everyone for your sweet and kind words.

This AM Miley was fighting (reatively speaking) for her spot near the kitchen counter where I was fixing turkey to put in my salad. I actually used the turkey as an opportunity to grab Miley and pill her. She tolerated the pilling, knowing that she had to get back to the spot on the floor where all the turkey was being consumed. She didn't miss a beat. I pilled her, gave her a big hug and kisses, then she wanted back at the turkey! I think I may have to have turkey everyday for the next two and one half weeks!

Miley is finally having semi normal stools since taking the flagl. It worked miracles. Hopefully that treatment, off and on, will quiet her colon down enough that she won't be compromised health wise.

Miley is fine now. She is my sweetie pie, for sure. She cannot resist sitting on me or having me hold her, making her a good patient!

[Kirsten]

I'm very sorry!! You must be so worried now!

I thought these tests only show an exposure to a corona virus, and cannot tell if it's a (harmless) entero corona virus or the mutated form, the FIP virus.

I think my vet doesn't like breeders and she thinks that the source IS the breeder.

Well, it's a fact that FIP outbreaks often occur in multicat households, such as breeder's usually have. Stress can be factor for the FECV to mutate to the bad one, FIPV. Also, it's suspected to be inheritable.

But like others here have said before, please try not to worry too much. It doesn't necessarily have to break out! Many cats carry the virus and don't get sick.

Kirsten