He always made every effort to make it to the box (he did have runny stools -- can't seem to spell diarrhea so that it looks right -- when the effusive form of FIP first presented itself) but would occasionally leave a spot or two beside the box. The disease didn't present itself until he was five months old and I was fortunate to have a vet that helped me aggressively treat him with steroids, antibiotics and diuretics that kept him alive for three more months with little or no discomfort -- until that last day when he would lie down to eat or even when he went to the box. His kitten "flu" lasted a lot longer than one would expect too -- that should have been a red flag. He would nap on top of the hamper in the bathroom while I showered -- I thought it'd be good to help keep his respitory distress to a minimum. It did. The vet said it was a good idea -- if the cat will tolerate it -- not all of them think the shower is OK!

If a breeder's accomodations EVER look (or smell) suspect, leave. Do not take home a kitten even if one has just bewitched you. You could be putting all your babies at risk.