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SOCK FIP at the Cat Fanciers Association Annual Conference

On the last weekend in June 2009 cat fanciers from all over the world gathered to celebrate cats. Hundreds CFA delegates from cat clubs met to discuss and vote on proposed changes to CFA rules and to plan the future of the organization.  The weekend was capped by a festive banquet, when awards were give to the top cats shown in CFA for the 2008-2009 show year.

SOCK FIP attended the conference also, to help fanciers and cat breeders gain greater knowledge and understanding about feline infectious peritonitis.  We received many inquiries, rasied a little money, and most importantly helped spread information about our website and about the Burmese and Birman Genetic study that is being conducted at U. C. Davis.  All in all, it was another step forward for SOCK FIP.

 
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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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INTERVIEW WITH DR. NIELS C. PEDERSEN AND FIP ARTICLES WIN CAT WRITERS' ASSOCIATION AWARDS

Interviews with Dr. Niels C. Pedersen on feline infectious peritonitis and feline husbandry, along with other articles on FIP, helped SOCK FIP volunteer Nancy L. Reeves and the United Burmese Cat Fanciers (UBCF) newsletter win four awards from the Cat Writers' Association at their annual conference in November 2009.

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