Today is National Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Awareness, Research & Education Day. 🥊 Save this post for future reference. What is FIP? FIP generally occurs in one of two forms, a “wet form” in which fluid accumulates in body cavities like the abdomen and/or chest, and a “dry form” that affects the central nervous system, resulting in neurologic signs. Once a cat develops FIP, the disease is always progressive & always fatal without treatment. Symptoms: In cats that develop FIP, the firs

🐈The highly contagious feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) has rapidly spread across Cyprus, known by some as the "island of cats". Animal advocates say the number of cats dying from the disease is significantly higher than the 107 cases of FIP officially reported by the agriculture ministry in the southern part of the island. But with so many stray cats, the contagion has proven difficult to diagnose and document. #AFP 🎥Sahar SHEHATA 📷Christina ASSI #cats #FIP #cyprus | AFP News Agency

Feline panleukopenia is a highly contagious, often fatal, viral disease of young cats. Clinical signs of FPV include fever, profound depression, shock, emesis, and anorexia. Refresh your knowledge: https://mrkmnls.co/3GuOACJ | The Merck Veterinary Manual