FIP Diagnosis

In any case, the manifestations of FIP are in themselves very unspecific, and the diagnosis is usually made when several symptoms are concurrent.

Wet FIP

Wet FIP is typical especially for young cats

Abdominal distention

Sometimes fluid appears in the chest cavity, causing it to make breathing difficult and faster, and the heart is also very stressed.

Anorexia

Fatigue

Apathy

Periodic fevers lasting more than 4 days that do not respond to ATB or antipyretics (＞ 39 ℃)

Weight loss

Jaundice may appear

Dry FIP

Dry FIP is typical especially for older cats

Anorexia

Fatigue

Apathy

Periodic fevers lasting more than 4 days that do not respond to ATB or antipyretics (＞ 39 ℃)

Weight loss

Jaundice may appear

Pay special attention if the symptoms of the disease have lasted for a long time (more than a month). Dry FIP at a later stage may progress to a wet form, or to even more complicated forms, such as ocular or neurological FIP.

Neurological FIP

The same symptoms apply as for dry FIP and in addition the following may occur:

chills,

weakness in the hind legs,

rigidity,

bradykinesia (slow motion),

balance disorders,

confusion,

urinating and performing needs outside the toilet,

incontinence,

seizures,

cramps,

paralysis,

disorientation,

shock conditions.

The spectrum of neurological symptoms is practically unlimited and depends on which areas of the central nervous system are affected.

Dr. Pedersen is of the opinion that the diagnosis of FIP can also be confirmed by starting treatment with GS441524. He recommends it especially in neurological FIP, where most examination methods are very expensive. The cat responds very quickly to the start of treatment with GS. If this happens, it is essentially a confirmation of the diagnosis of FIP.