Dear Kelley, I'm sitting here in tears, my heart is breaking for you - And, I "tried" to respond to your other post (THREE TIMES!!!) but we had a severe "heat-induced" storm, and every time I was just about ready to send it, THE POWER WENT OFF!!!!!! I was so very concerned about your losses and the whole FIP [and toxo] thing...... My dear, sweet, ancient Puma was diagnosed with BOTH!!!! And, thru BW only........ And, I am "old school" & must agree w/ the other replys about FIP only can be confirmed w/ a necropsy..... (And, trust me, I know only too well. I won't get into ALL details now [inappropriate], but I did lose two of my own [while fostering MANY - and my guys were NEVER w/ the fosters!!!!] And, my Oden, only 3, did pass due to FIP - confirmed thru necropsy.(After Magpie's [foster kitten] passing..) And, yes, it was a [foster] kitten [just 3 months old] who died first. [FIP - confirmed also thru necropsy. Actually, the first necropsy. Shelter director insisted.] Glad, sort of, that she did..... But, that's when I had an FIP epidemic in my house...... So, I had all fosters tested, BW only, but NOT my own babies. I figured, "What's the sense? They were never exposed, in the same area, separate dishes, etc. to Magpie or any of my other fosters." Now, w/ Puma, I'm kicking myself in a$$!!!!! Suggestion - Is there any shelters close that would do a necropsy? Reason I ask is because our shelter always did any kind of veterinary services, no questions asked. And, w/ your history, I really can't see a problem..... Again, I would attempt to reply to your other post, but, I'm crying my yes out, and being "visually impaired", that's a real problem..... Please know, you are in my prayers.... Much love & hugs, Patti & her gang
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