Cats and FIP

[emily_the_spoiled]

Last year one of my guys (Connor) was diagnosed with wet FIP. Unfortunately, not long after that I made the decision to allow him to go to the RB.

I was worried about my other cats and my vet told me that if it is transferred, it most commonly occurs via the litter box. Is it possible for them to have separate litter boxes?

I hope for Marcus and your sake that this is not FIP.

[smokey the elder]

I'm sorry about Marcus. I have had experience with suspected FIP; a long time ago I had a cat who we suspected had it. She was in close contact with others of my cats and they didn't get sick. It may be a specific gene in some cats that make them more susceptible. It would be good if they had a decent test for it.

[emily_the_spoiled]

None of my guys got FIP from Connor. He was at particular risk because he was on long-term steriod use (for his teeth) and that lowered his immune system.