FIP is Feline Infectious Peritonitis is actually 7 different corona viruses. My cat MooShoo tested positive for FIP. It simply means he was EXPOSED to a cat with FIP. It does not means he is a carrier or will ever get it. It also means that my other 5 cats have also been exposed to it. It does not necessarily mean they HAVE it or will get it.

Did the kitten test positive for FIP or was he actually diagnosed with it. There's a big difference.

When Moo tested positive, I was advised to have him retested 3-6 months later. Sometimes a cat's immune system can throw the virus off. MooShoo is a 12 lb. happy, healthy Sphynx.

Here are some links that might help your friends.

http://web.vet.cornell.edu/public/fhc/fip.html

http://www.newmanveterinary.com/fip.html

http://www.thevet.com/vetfip1.htm

I hope these sites help. Please give me an update on the kitty's progress. Good luck.