Feline infectious peritonitis

Authors
Andrew, SE
Citation
Se. Andrew, Feline infectious peritonitis, VET CLIN SM, 30(5), 2000, pp. 987
Citations number
38
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Medicine/Animal Health
Journal title
VETERINARY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA-SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE
ISSN journal
01955616 → ACNP
Volume
30
Issue
5
Year of publication
2000
Database
ISI
SICI code
0195-5616(200009)30:5<987:FIP>2.0.ZU;2-I
Abstract
Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) occurs most frequently in young animals from multicat households. Ocular manifestations of FIP are extremely commo n with the noneffusive form of the disease. All cats suspected of having FI P should undergo a thorough ophthalmic examination. Uveitis (inflammation o f the iris, ciliary body, and choroid) is the primary clinical sign of ocul ar FIP. Treatment with anti-inflammatory medications is only supportive and aimed at disease palliation.