If he is released can he spread FIP?
How is it spread?
How do you test for it?
Mine have been tested for LEUK & FIV but I've never heard of FIP until I saw it on here about a month or so ago.
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If he is released can he spread FIP?
How is it spread?
How do you test for it?
Mine have been tested for LEUK & FIV but I've never heard of FIP until I saw it on here about a month or so ago.
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Originally Posted by lv4dogs
Heres a site that explains it in pretty simple english
http://www.furr-angels.com/fip.htm
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Thats a tough one,but I have to go with the have him neutered and release him,where you can take him some food every once in a while.
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Do you know how old this cat is? When Groucho was about 5 months old and about to be neutered our vet ran some pre surgery tests. He tested positive for FIP. Our vet said that since he was under 6 months old, he may have tested positive for his mother's antibodies so she tested him again 6-8 weeks later. Those results were better but not quite what she wanted so he was tested again 6-8 weeks later. That time everything came out fine. Groucho had his surgery and all went well. He'll be 5 years old in March and is now in excellent health. You may want to talk to your vet to see if this is possible. I hope this kitty will be okay.....
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Thank you all for the education and especially for the link.
Unfortunately, this was not my decision to make. Katherine decided to send him to the Bridge.
There are three or four cats that live in the fields behind our warehouse. Between us, we have spayed or neutered them, and got them their first shots. We feed them every night but rarely even see them. Katherine was afraid that he would die in severe pain and we wouldn't be able to help him. She is going to see her vet today and discuss FIP with him in more detail so she will better understand.
Now that I know more, I would be inclined to agree with everyone here. I will definitely not end a life for only a positive FIP test.
I hope this thread will help anyone else who rescues a cat.
Tired Traveler
Update:
The cat was FIV positive, not FIP. Katherine mis-heard the vet on the phone.
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I was wondering if she had heard wrong.
Now, as for FIV...... again, the test shows that an animal has been exposed. Some can live long lives. I doubt I would sentence a cat to death over FIV, but I can understand the reasoning of "not wanting the animal to die in pain".
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