Thanks - interesting article - note re developing FIP: genetic
susceptibility, the presence of cats that are shedders, and cat-dense
environments.
....
"What are the factors that predispose a small percentage of cats with
FECV to the development of FIP? Research is currently trying to find
more answers to this question, but some facts are becoming clear. Dr.
Janet Foley and Dr. Niels Pedersen of the University of California at
Davis have identified three key risk factors: genetic susceptibility,
the presence of chronic FECV shedders, and cat-dense environments
that favour the spread of FECV."
...
Gloria
On Jun 13, 2005, at 10:43 AM, Joan Doljan wrote:
http://www.winnfelinehealth.org/health/FIP.html
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: from what i understand FIP is the
body's response to the mutated corona virus. i think its the virus
itself not the bodies genetics but the viruses. there are many
corona viruses (kind of like breeds of cats) and every once in a
while there is mutation (kind of like double paws). michelle really
gets this one.. an I in the right track michelle?
kristi
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From: Gloria Lane
Date: 2005/06/13 Mon AM 11:19:18 EDT
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: FIP
Isn't FIP a mutation of one of the corona viruses based on the cats
own genetic makeup, or something like that?
Gloria
On Jun 12, 2005, at 9:55 PM, catatonya wrote:
> I think they are saying now that it's really not that 'catchy'
> because it's caused by a corona virus that most cats are or will
> be exposed to already............. It's just that most cats
> exposed to the various viruses do not come down with fip and a
few do.
>
> t
>
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> I was already afraid of that. How "catchy" is it for my other cats?
> How again is that spread- we never see it at my clinic- isn't it
> pretty uncommon these days or am I confusing with another
> infectious disease?
> She is too young for the baby aspirin or should i say too thin, she
> does not weigh enough to even qualify for the smallest possible
> dose. We just started her on a 2nd antibiotic so fingers are
> crossed. I can't believe she's still eating!!
> >
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Date: 2005/06/12 Sun PM 02:20:21 EDT
> > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> > Subject: Re: 6 week old kitten fever question
> >
> > I don't mean to scare you, but it could be FIP.
> >
> > Has your vet mentioned using baby aspiring to bring down the
> fever? It worked
> > with Ginger. Adult cats can get one baby aspirin every three days
> (too much
> > aspirin can kill cats). I have no idea how much a kitten that
> small would get,
> > or if it is even safe, so please do not try it without talking to
> the vet
> > first.
> >
> > Michelle
> >
> >
>
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