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by honeybeesweet
Thu Dec 06, 2007 7:03 pm
Forum: Help For Cats :: Feline Health
Topic: Is it FIP?
Replies: 8
Views: 137

Re: Is it FIP?

Traci,
Thank you so much for all your advice. I am taking him to see a specialist at Tufts tomorrow AM. I do think it's strange that my vet never recommended that I go to a specialist.
I am going to print out your messages and take it with me so nothing is forgotten.
by honeybeesweet
Thu Dec 06, 2007 10:40 am
Forum: Help For Cats :: Feline Health
Topic: Is it FIP?
Replies: 8
Views: 137

Re: Is it FIP?

Thanks Mamabear. I couldn't find anything in the white/yellow pages for feline only. I just put a call into the Tufts veterinary school/hospital, maybe they can help me.
by honeybeesweet
Wed Dec 05, 2007 10:27 pm
Forum: Help For Cats :: Feline Health
Topic: Is it FIP?
Replies: 8
Views: 137

Re: Is it FIP?

Thank you so much for your reply! He has really been acting like himself all this time. He eats and drinks normally, chases things, runs and jumps, and is very affectionate. He is up to date on all his vaccinations and he is the only pet in my home. So you think FIP is unlikey? He has been exposed t...
by honeybeesweet
Wed Dec 05, 2007 9:06 pm
Forum: Help For Cats :: Feline Health
Topic: Is it FIP?
Replies: 8
Views: 137

Re: Is it FIP?

Thanks for your reply. My understanding was that cats with FIP usually are sick and he is acting totally normal even though his belly has been enlarged for 3 plus months. I thought this disease worked faster than that. Also, though possible, he is young for cancer. I just got the results of the flui...
by honeybeesweet
Wed Dec 05, 2007 7:00 pm
Forum: Help For Cats :: Feline Health
Topic: Is it FIP?
Replies: 8
Views: 137

Is it FIP?

My 2 year old cat Jasper is a very puzzling case. Over 3 months ago I noticed his stomach was getting bigger after a while I took him to the vet. Vet determined that it is fluid in the abdomen, but doesn't know why. He is not showing ANY signs of sickness or distress. His bloodwork came back normal....