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As a member of SOCK FIP, I have learned quite a lot about a disease and the words used when talking about Fip. Virus, environmental element, genetic element, one-hundred per cent fatal come to mind. However, I tend to use personification and imagery to describe this horror. I have composed a letter to Feline Infectious Peritonitis.
AN OPEN LETTER TO FIP:
We are SOCK FIP, and we are here to tell you that we will pursue you, catch you and annihilate you.
We are just beginning this task. You are the evil citadel on the mountain top, but we have begun our climb towards you. We are in the foothills now and we know it will not be an easy or short climb, but we have a dedicated team of breeders, rescuers, researchers and doctors who are tenacious and relentless in seeking your demise. Your fortress is not impenetrable.
All those sweet souls whom you have taken, still live within us. Their gentle hearts inspire and embolden us in our climb to your fortress, and when we get there we will demolish you. The venom and arrogance that drips from you will be rendered harmless and you will exist no more. Make no mistake, we will prevail. WE WILL PREVAIL!
Claudia Dechow, a volunteer for SOCK FIP |
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Newsflash
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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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