Description of symptoms of feline infectious peritonitis

Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) presents with diverse symptoms depending on the form—wet (effusive) or dry (non-effusive)—and the affected organs. Below is a detailed breakdown of typical symptoms, diagnostic clues, and key differentiators: I. Common Initial Symptoms (Both Forms) II. Wet Form (Effusive FIP): Characterized by Fluid Accumulation 1. Abdominal Effusion (Ascites): 2. Thoracic Effusion (Pleural Effusion): 3. Ocular […]