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Cats of all ages and either sex can develop feline infectious peritonitis, but the disease is most frequent in cats 6 months to 2 years old. Although the disease can occur in any breed, purebred cats (including Persian, Abyssinian, Bengal, Birman, Himalayan, Ragdoll, and Rex breeds) are most likely to be affected.
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Dry FIP will also present with lack of appetite, fever, jaundice, diarrhea, and weight loss, but there will not be an accumulation of fluid. Typically a cat with dry FIP will show ocular or neurological signs.
In most cases, these mild signs are self-limiting. Between 5 and 10% of cats that are exposed to the FeCV develop FIP, and this can occur weeks, months, or even years after initial exposure to FeCV. There are two major forms of FIP, an effusive, or “wet” form and a noneffusive, or “dry” form.
Mar 16, 2023 · Learn about feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), including causes cats, fip symptoms, and treatments.
FCoV infection progresses to FIP in ~5%–12% of affected cats (1). Once a cat has developed clinical FIP, the disease is usually progressive and, without effective treatment, almost always fatal. FIP is estimated to cause the death of 0.3%–1.4% of all cats examined at veterinary institutions worldwide (4, 5, 6).
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Aug 24, 2022 · Abstract. Clinical importance: Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is one of the most important infectious diseases and causes of death in cats; young cats less than 2 years of age are especially vulnerable. FIP is caused by a feline coronavirus (FCoV).
The life expectancy of a cat diagnosed with FIP can vary depending on several factors, such as the cat’s age, overall health, and the form of the disease they have. According to recent studies, the average life expectancy of a cat diagnosed with FIP is around 2 to 3 months, with some cats succumbing to the disease within weeks of diagnosis.
