Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is generally caused by feline coronavirus infection, and the infection rate is very high. Although the route of infection is not clear, it is generally believed to be through the mouth and nose. Generally speaking, the virus is quite fragile, and most disinfectants can kill it. Cats with viruses will be detoxified by feces, and the original cats will be infected by feces, and a few can be infected by mechanical means such as clothes, dishes, bedding, people or insects. This disease often occurs in young adult cats under the age of four, especially cats kept in groups. The course of the disease may be sudden (more common in young cats) or slow, lasting for several weeks. The initial symptoms are not obvious, including loss of appetite, poor spirit, weight loss, and persistent fever (39.5 ~ 40.6 degrees, higher at dusk, and gradually decreasing after nightfall). Late symptoms will be clearly divided into two types: dry and wet. It is recommended to go to the pet hospital for examination and treatment in time.
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