My Aysche has died from FIP, and most likely she also had Feline Leukemia, a real tragedy!

There's also a vaccine for FIP, but not very reliable. Some even say it can make FIP break out if the cat is already infected with the corona virus.

The mean thing about FIP is that it's caused by a mutated form of the corona virus. Fact is that many cats have been infected with the "harmless" form of the corona virus and have developed antibodies, but the virus remains in their system and under certain circumstances, such as stress or a weak immune system, the virus mutates into the form that causes FIP. It would often happen when a cat is already infected with FIV or FeLV, which has most likely happened with my Aysche.

Kirsten