FIP occurs most commonly in younger cats, less than 3 years old. The history is critical part of diagnosis as it can point toward an exploration of supporting (or discounting) evidence. Given the recent findings that response to therapy is a significant indicator of FIP, a presumptive diagnosis should be adequate to seek treatment with a high degree of confidence. In 2018, a review of the diagnosis of FIP was published in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery which mirrors my approach and views of the appropriate path to presumptive diagnosis. Pedersen and others have made toward a safe and effective treatment, even in the severely ill feline patient. Until recently, an FIP diagnosis was a “death sentence.” In addition, few veterinarians are aware of the great strides Dr. The belief that FIP is difficult to diagnose is predicated on the fact that we, veterinarians, hate to diagnose it and so will go to great lengths to rule it out. Email with any questions and I will forward them to Dr Colleran. With the possibility of treating FIP now becoming available (See other posts about the unregulated drug market), it is more important than ever to arrive at a diagnosis quickly so a decision can be made whether to treat for FIP. The article below was written by Dr Elizabeth Colleran to help people and their vets understand how an FIP diagnosis can be made.
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