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What is FIP?

Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a contagious viral disease of domestic and wild cats worldwide. It is immunologically mediated and induced by systemic infection with the feline coronavirus. The disease is progressive and manifests clinically as either an effusive (serositis or wet) or noneffusive (granulomatous or dry) form. A distinct clinical form of noneffusive FIP affecting only the eyes or brain (or both) may occur. 

From The Merck Veterinary Manual

Education CD

Homeopathy Treatments

Feline  Infectious Peritonitis

by the Winn Feline

Foundation

This Winn Feline Foundation CD contains a session-by-session summary of the August 2002, International Feline Coronavirus/FIP Conference held in Glasgow, Scotland, plus some of the most current information available on FIP and Feline Coronavirus infections. Preliminary recommendations for catteries and other multi-cat environments is also included.

Our Story

The night when we learned that

our cats were FIP couldn't be

ended. We even thought to ask

euthanasia to stop their suffering

any more pains. We would later

understand that it was not a

reasonable reaction at that point.

We have to appreciate our vet's

response to this emotional ask. S/he

relaxed us and advised to bring

euthanasia to a later stage.

If you read this real story as a

pet-fancier who seeks a remedy

for his/her cat, we wish an urgent

healing for your cat/s. But please

don't lose your hope.

Hope for FIP

The purpose of all this writings does not aim to accuse of veterinary process. Every one who can read this page should believe in this. Unfortunately we experienced sometimes very awkward situations during these days in the clinic. The intention was not bad. We trust on their good will. But the veterinarians have to gain more knowledge and experience on FIP as much as pet-fanciers have to. The reason why there is very limited knowledge on FIP is due to the rare occurrence of the disease and being incapable for reading academic sources in English language. Incapacity to understand foreign language is an important barrier before the expansion of the information network on FIP. This problem does not belong to only this area, it is a nationwide problem. But we have to talk about this problem. We have to talk about for taking progress in our shortcomings, not to talk for accusing to each of us. This website was prepared for the people who look for a proper answer about FIP and to create an awarenes about FIP disease in cats. First of all, don't lose your hope if your cat was diagnosed as FIP. Diagnosis may be wrong. Read the information properly and keep your faith high.  You should be interactive communication with your veterinarian. One of the most important thing in fighting with FIP is to keep the hopes high and to be calm psychologically. A very long struggle  may be waiting for you.

But never give up.

We are in your side.

Recommended textbook

for veterinary surgeons.

Product Details :

Hardcover: 1440 pages

Publisher: W.B. Saunders Company; 4th Rep edition (March 15, 2006)

Language: English

ISBN: 1416036008