What is FIP?

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WHAT IS FELINE INFECTIOUS PERITONITIS?

FIP is the second deadliest viral disease of cats and can be difficult to diagnose. Once signs appear, FIP is almost always fatal, usually within 6 months. Feline Infectious Peritonitis appears in two forms - "wet" (effusive) and "dry" (non-effusive). Symptoms that may appear include...

abdominal swelling
chronic fever
diarrhea or constipation
eye lesions
jaundice
loss of appetite
neurologic abnormalities/loss of coordination

HOW IS FELINE INFECTIOUS PERITONITIS CONTRACTED?

FIP is primarily contracted by fecal matter and oral/nasal (saliva) contact with an infected cat. It can also be contracted with exposure to personal clothing.

PRECAUTIONS TO TAKE:

Clean litter boxes at least once a day.
Disinfect all litter boxes at least once a week.
Change clothing after handling and cleaning up after any FIP infected or exposed cat before handling any healthy cats.
Keep all exposed cats and/or FIP positive cats separate from otherwise healthy cats.