Hi Kelley, I am so sorry for what you are going through. If it is FIP, maybe you have a chronic FeCov shedder with a more easily mutating strain? I know regular old FeCov is gonna be present in any rescue, but if more than 5-10% of your cats are getting FIP, maybe a nastier strain is the problem. Not sure how possible or practical it is to do the titer testing that Dr. Addie recommends to identify chronic shedders when it's a rescue and funds and space are limited. Can you break up the group at your house into separate foster homes? (I know, easier said than done). Don't know how much a necropsy runs, maybe do at least one when someone passes with the most common symptoms that you are seeing in the group? The dehydration, anorexia, and weight loss were all present in the kitten that I lost last summer to suspected FIP, but there was also recurring high fever that became unresponsive to antibiotics. (She had the wet form, not dry). Have any had their A/G ratio run to help rule FIP in or out? It may not be FIP at all, maybe it is a horrible coincidence that they got sick from different things at the same time. Who knows what kinds of care and feeding these guys have ever had in their pasts. Hugs and strength to you for helping those most in need.
Beth On 6/27/07, Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
This is the toll so far from this year, not including kittens. Joey - 10 - died in late April. Being treated for AIHA. Lucky Lady - 12 - got sick, was adopted by my vet, apparently recovered but is now dying, they think cancer. Caroline - ran up a bill in excess of $1,000. No one knows what was or is wrong. Possible FIP (but she's getting better), brain cancer, toxo. Suzie - I don't even want to see the bill and don't know how I am going to pay it. Possible FIP, toxo. They are all 5 and up. All presented with massive dehydration (skin tenting), anorexia, massiive weight loss. Some w/neuro symptoms..bloodwork varying... All tested neg/neg for FELV. Tehy are down to looking in my house for asbestos and lead....someone please help me...I don't know what is killing my cats.... -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20 Please help Caroline! http://rescuties.chipin.com/caroline I GoodSearch for Rescuties. Raise money for your favorite charity or school just by searching the Internet with GoodSearch - www.goodsearch.com - powered by Yahoo!
