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5. It makes me wonder how accurate the testing is. Cats have always had corona virus in the form of

Reply to SheltieLover (Original post)

Wed Apr 22, 2020, 05:00 PM

Apr 2020

Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) There is a wet form and a dry form. My understanding is that there is a test for FIP, but that it isn't completely reliable. I don't think there has been enough evidence to make these broad statements and we know what's going to happen if this "news" is widely circulated.

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2 cats in New York confirmed to have coronavirus, becoming first known infected pets in US [View all] SheltieLover Apr 2020 OP

Testing cats but not enough tests for people. virgogal Apr 2020 #1

My thought, as well. Arkansas Granny Apr 2020 #2

Cats: "Oh shit!" shenmue Apr 2020 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author japple Apr 2020 #4

It makes me wonder how accurate the testing is. Cats have always had corona virus in the form of japple Apr 2020 #5

Ty for info SheltieLover Apr 2020 #6

FIP is an insidious disease and the scourge of cat shelters, rescues and human companions. japple Apr 2020 #7