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Suwanee Animal Hospital
85 Buford Hwy, Suwanee, GA 30024
Tel: (770) 271-8716
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| Feline Infectious Peritonitis
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Feline infectious peritonits (FIP) is caused by a virus and cats that show signs of infection almost alway die. A cat with
FIP may have an enlarged abdomen, caused by fluid buildup. Others have a more general infection that may result in
fever, weight loss, and possibly eye lesions.
The first FIP vaccine was introduced in 1991. Instead of a shot, the
veterinarian places drops of the vaccine in the cat's nose. This builds immunity at the site of infection, where the FIP
virus initially multiplies.
Two doses are given three to four weeks apart to cats 16 weeks of age or older, followed
by yearly boosters.
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