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Save Our Cats and Kittens from Feline Infectious Peritonitis (SOCK FIP) is a group of cat lovers, breeders, rescue groups, veterinarians and geneticists who are working together to support research on feline infectious peritonitis at the UC Davis Center for Companion Animal Health (CCAH). SOCK FIP is a volunteer organization run by people who have had personal experiences with this terrible disease. Funds raised will be directed to the CCAH and its experienced group of FIP researchers, who are part of a global coalition dedicated to finding solutions for FIP. SOCK FIP's mission includes helping cat lovers to gain a better understanding of FIP and learn ways to help prevent the disease.
This website is designed to provide comprehensive and up-to-date information on feline infectious peritonitis and FIP research, as well as support for those who are facing or have already experienced the loss of a beloved kitten or cat to FIP. It also can show how YOU can help us SOCK IT TO FIP!
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ABOUT OUR LOGO
This sweet, loving little kitten, Lucy, was adopted at four months of age by the Sanchez family. The family adored her, but, tragically, Lucy died of FIP two months later. Claudia Sanchez, the artist, drew this portrait of Lucy as Lucy reached out with her tiny paw. The Board of Directors of SOCKFIP were so moved by Lucy’s story and Claudia’s rendering of her cat that we adopted Lucy as the cat in our logo.
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WINNing the FIP Fight: Veterinarians Reveal the Latest at Winn Feline Symposium |
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) might be the most dreaded diagnosis for cats. That's because it usually happens to babies, little kittens. FIP - up 'till now - has always been considered a fatal disease. Finally, it seems, there may be hope - at least for some cats with FIP.
To announce new directions in FIP research, and actual successes, world renown researchers Dr. Niels Pederson, director for the Center of Companion Animal Health at the University of California School of Veterinary Medicine, Davis and Dr. Al Legendre, professor at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, Knoxville headline the 2011 Winn Feline Foundation Symposium, WINNing the FIP Fight, June 23, 6:45 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Reston Town Center (1800 Presidents Street), Reston, VA. The seminar event, includes Q & A time, and dinner for $45. Proceeds benefit the Winn Feline Foundation Bria Fund, which provides funding for FIP research.
To read the complete article, please go to Steve Dale's Pet World website here.
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LEGACY OF COMPASSION: SALLY MORGAN-WELCH AND HER FAMILY FOUNDATION ENGAGE IN THE BATTLE AGAINST FIP |
Sally Morgan-Welch noticed that her rescued cat Jakey was lethargic and losing weight. Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP)—a nearly always fatal systemic viral disease caused by a mutation in the coronavirus—was suspected. But it wasn’t until he continued his rapid descent and had to be euthanized that the veterinarians were able to determine without a doubt that Jakey had been suffering from the disease.
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