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Fading Kitten Sydrome

Rating: 10
Posted on 2008/03/23 by User
Sierra
Sierra

My kitten Sierra was taken to the vet on 3/20/08, and I was told that she had FIP. I've done my research and talked to the vet and assistance, but at 3pm today,& at 8pm, she got up to walk and her back legs were not working properly. does this mean that she is worse then what I am thinking, and should I be prepared to put her down? I have given the antibiotic, supplement, sugar water, and the soft kitten food the way I was told, and she has really been eating well. I am just really worried now with this new problem..Thank You... "Sierra's Mom"

Symptoms: Breathing, Coughing, Weight Loss

One Response to “Fading Kitten Sydrome”:

  • Veteran Advisor Alison says:

    March 24th, 2008 at 09:48 AM

    Hello!

    Im so sorry to hear your kitten has been diagnosed with FIP.

    There are 2 forms - a wet and a dry form of FIP. Your little kitten is showing the symptoms more typical of the dry version with the ataxia and paresis symptoms (wobblyness/staggering,back legs not working too well etc).

    As your vet would have already told you, unfortunately - there is no cure or real treatment apart from helping her symptomatically. All you can do for her is help her like you are with the supplements etc. You're doing a great job - but sadly it's likely you will have to come to a decision if her quality of life is worsening.

    Good luck!

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