The Daily Abyssinian…and Singapura – Life with Abys and a Singapura in Sweden, One Day at a Time
Description: Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is a disease that kills 1 in 100 to 1 in 300 of all cats under ages 3-5. The incidence can be five to 10 times greater
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April 17, 2022
This article highlights knowledge of feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) as it evolved, starting at its recognition in 1963 to present time, and was prepared with veterinarians, cat rescuers and guardians, shelter staff, and cat lovers in mind. A brief mention is made of the causative feline coronavirus and its relationship to a ubiquitous and minimally pathogenic enteric coronavirus of felids, epizootiology, pathogenesis, pathology, clinical features, and diagnostics. Major emphasis is on risk factors
Introduction
The Daily Abyssinian…and Singapura – Life with Abys and a Singapura in Sweden, One Day at a Time