Feline Infectious Peritonitis

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FIP Diagnosis


A diagnosis of FIP usually is based on the cat's clinical signs and symptoms, x-rays, routine laboratory tests, and an evaluation of the fluid in the abdominal or chest cavity. Some cases, however, are difficult to diagnose because the symptoms vary greatly and are similar to those of other diseases. In all cases, microscopic examination of a tissue sample (biopsy) is the only way to confirm a diagnosis of FIP


Tests

FIP is notoriously difficult to diagnose through st...Read the full article