Feline Infectious Peritonitis

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FIP Risk Factors

Experts agree that feline infectious peritonitis occurs more often in young kittens (3 months to 5 years) and older cats (10 to 14 years). Kittens may be most vulnerable to FIP particularly those under 16 weeks of age, as they have incompletely developed immune systems. Males and females are affected equally.



Purebred cats in general are regarded as being at higher risk, and certain breeds, notably Persians and Burmese, seem to be most susceptible to FIP One study ...Read the full article