Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)

Question 1

Feline Infectious Peritonitis is a disease of catteries and multi cat households. It does not occur without exposure to what?

Answer 1

Feline Corona Virus (FECV)
80-90% in catteries have anitbodies

Question 2

Feline Corona virus mutates to what?

Answer 2

Feline Infectious Peritonitis

Question 3

There are two forms of Feline Infectious Peritonitis. The “Wet” form is….

Answer 3

Effusive (75% of cases)

Question 4

The “Dry” form of Feline Infectious Peritonitis is….

Answer 4

Noneffusive (more rapid progression)

Question 5

Can Feline Infectious Peritonitis be prevented?

Answer 5

There is one approved vaccine, but the effectiveness is questionable

Question 6

What are the clinical signs of the Wet form of FIP?-

Answer 6

• Anorexia, depression, weight loss
• +/- Fever
• Ascites and Pleural effusion
• Dehydration

Question 7

What are the clinical signs of the Dry form of FIP?

Answer 7

-Anorexia, depression, weight loss
- Fever of unknown origin
- Ocular lesions
-Neurologic signs

Question 8

Diagnosis 3

Answer 8

1. Clinical signs
2. Rule out other diseases
3. Cytology/ chemistry of abdominal and pleural fluid

Question 9

Every cat with FIP will die. What kind of supportive treatment can be given specifically for the Wet form?

Answer 9

Abdominocentesis and Thoracocentesis

Question 10

What types of drug therapy is used for supportive care? 3`

Answer 10

1. Steroids
2. Antibiotics
3. Immunotherapy drugs