Frequently Asked Questions

How Is FIP Diagnosed?

There is no clear test or symptom that will definitively diagnose FIP. The symptoms of FIP vary from cat to cat. The same applies to the diagnosis of FIP . A set of clinical signs, blood tests, and antibody titer results are usually needed for diagnosis. In addition, the diagnosis is made as a result of a combination of fluids in the chest or abdomen (effusion) and other specific tests.

What are the Current Treatment Methods for FIP Disease?

Unfortunately, there is currently no clear cure for FIP disease . But that doesn’t mean that there is nothing that can be done for a cat with FIP. FIP is a nearly 100-year-old disease and there are many veterinarians who specialize in it. According to the symptoms found in the cat, the veterinarian will apply the most accurate treatment.

Is FIP Contagious ?
One of the questions frequently asked by cat owners is whether FIP is contagious or not. There is no clear medical evidence that this disease is contagious. Cats with FIP are thought to transmit small amounts of the disease to other cats, but a healthy, well nourished cat with a strong immune system will beat the disease before it grows. However, a cat with a weak immune system can be adversely affected by this disease.

What can I do to prevent my cat from contracting FIP?

How to prevent FIP is also one of the frequently asked questions by animal lovers. Having more than one cat in the home will always increase the risk of developing and transmitting FIP. Therefore, FIP is always directly proportional to the number of cats in the house. In addition, the risk of contracting diseases is always higher in houses where common food, water and litter boxes are used. Kittens, in particular, can catch FIP very easily in unsterile environments, as their immune systems will be much weaker than a mature cat. The most important factors to consider are that the cat’s environment is clean, regularly vaccinated and taken to the veterinarian, and that it is fed healthy with vitamin supplements.

Can sterilization surgery cause FIP?

The answer is clearly no. Neutering surgery does not cause FIP, and veterinarians agree that the benefits far outweigh the risks. However, early weaning, running away from home, and events that can be stressful for the cat are thought to increase the likelihood of this coronavirus mutation.

Should cats undergoing FIP treatment be routinely vaccinated?

This is not recommended as cats undergoing FIP Treatment will be placed on intensive medication by the veterinarian. These vaccines, which are made to strengthen the immune system, may cause undesirable situations such as overdose.

My cat has tested positive for coronavirus. Is my cat FIP?

This is a question frequently asked by cat owners. First of all, there are two types of feline coronavirus, FECV and FIPV. FECV is harmless and does not cause disease, but FIPV is harmful and causes disease. A positive test indicates that your cat has coronavirus, but not FECV or FIPV. So even if your cat is covid, it may be carrying the harmless version. In addition, it should not be forgotten that there may be a margin of error in the coronavirus tests.