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FIP RESOURCES FOR RESCUE GROUPS

Unfortunately, feline infectious peritonitis is a disease that can affect kittens and cats in and adopted from foster homes and rescue groups. It is particularly heartbreaking for caretakers to rescue a kitten or cat only to lose them to FIP. SOCK FIP hopes to help rescue groups learn more about FIP, and ways to prevent it when possible. It is especially important to isolate very young kittens from older kittens or cats who may have been exposed to or are carriers of the coronavirus. It is the coronavirus that can mutate into FIP as a result of genetic susceptibility, depressed immune system, or stress.

ABOUT FIP

Feline infectious peritonitis is a complex disease. To help cat lovers and caregivers understand feline infectious peritonitis, we posed the most commonly asked questions to Dr. Niels C. Pedersen, one of the world's experts on the disease. His answers can be found in a series of articles on the SOCK FIP website here.

Dr. Pedersen has also authored a recent synopsis on FIP research (please be advised this article contains graphic images):

A Synopsis of Feline Infectious Peritonitis

Dr. Niels C. Pedersen is the director of the UC Davis Center for Companion Animal Health and the Veterinary Genetics Lab. To learn more about Dr. Pedersen and the CCAH, please click here.

UC DAVIS KORET SHELTER MEDICINE PROGRAM - http://www.sheltermedicine.com

While rescue groups and foster homes do not care for animals on the same scale as shelters, nevertheless the need to best manage animal populations and infectious diseases is something rescue groups and shelters have in common.

The UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program offers invaluable Information Sheets on caging, cleaning and disinfection, and research and recommendations for a variety of infectious diseases

RESCUE GROUPS AND UC DAVIS FIP STUDIES

Rescue Groups can help UC Davis researchers find solutions to feline infectious peritonitis. For more information about Davis FIP studies, click here.

If you need additional information about the study, or assistance with an FIP diagnosis, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Newsflash

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.

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.

SOCK it to FIP

Save Our Cats and Kittens from Feline Infectious Peritonitis