Hi everyone, new the forum and have been the proud owner of Bella for about a month after collecting her at just over 10 weeks. She'll be 4 months on 11th Dec.
Over the last week I've noticed her belly begin to swell up - thought it was a full belly at first until I noticed first thing in the morning when her stomach should have empty. I have taken her to 2 different vets and will be taking her to a 3rd tomorrow. The 1st vet suspected FIP, conducted an ultrasound and confirmed fluid in her abdomen. They then took bloods and some fluid for testing. Worried I contacted the breeder who suggested it may be bacterial and ghats vets are "to quick" to diagnose FIP when there is no definitive test. Taking this on board I took Bella to a different vet for a second opinion. This appeared a more thorough examination..... white gums(anemia), severe weight loss, fluid filled abdomen and they came to the same conclusion more than likely FIP. Although we were still waiting on blood/fluid results. Her eyes are clear - not yellow or weeping. She hasn't vomited and didn't have diareah (she does now, foods remained the same). She doesn't want to play just sleep all the time. Still eats and drinks sometimes more, sometimes less. The vets suggested she would go downhill quite quickly but it's been 4 days and not much change?? She's still attentive when awake and walking (waddling) around. The blood tests show a high globulin protein content and awaiting the results of the fluid still.
She has been fed on commercial wet kitten food, treated every other day to boiled chicken breast and high protein kitten kibble down all the time. Water changed twice a day. She has had a really small amount of raw chicken breast and beef. Is it possible she has food poisoning with no sickness?
I really don't want her to suffer and preparing ourselves to make a hard decision. Her fluid filled abdomen is obviously causing some discomfort and an inability to do somethings like jumping up on the sofa / cat tree. Also her muscle/fat loss all over her little body is causing me concern. I don't want her to just waste away for our sakes of having her a bit longer. Any suggestions welcome. Thanks in advance. Jim.
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