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hamsterjill

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36. FIP is a horrible disease.
Mon Jun 2, 2014, 11:50 AM
Jun 2014

Last edited Mon Jun 2, 2014, 05:44 PM - Edit history (1)

We've seen it many times in our rescue. Reading your post, I am so thankful that your vet (and your own research) has given you a good understanding of the disease. All that you write is correct. But so many people - even VETS - don't understand this disease and that leads to constant confusion about it, because, as you indicate, there is NO definitive test for it. Many vets throw out this diagnosis when they've exhausted all other possibilities.

I am so sorry for you and Mango. I'm sure you are familiar with the work of Dr. Diane Addy on FIP. If you've not visited her sight, I would suggest that you do.

Again - my heart breaks WITH you. But I thank you with all of my being for taking care of Mango. I wish you peace and comfort at this difficult time.

my heart is breaking.... [View all] mike_c Jun 2014 OP
Not at all, Mike C Blue Owl Jun 2014 #1
I'm sorry, Mike. Tobin S. Jun 2014 #2
Hang tight! Ahpook Jun 2014 #3
I'm so sorry. *hugs* GreenPartyVoter Jun 2014 #4
So sorry, mike_c. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2014 #5
I found a female kitten in cold frame Leme Jun 2014 #6
... TexasTowelie Jun 2014 #7
Very sorry shenmue Jun 2014 #8
I've been there - LiberalElite Jun 2014 #9
It's hard when this happens. Gore1FL Jun 2014 #10
I'm sorry, mike_c. brer cat Jun 2014 #11
If the neighbors agree, probably best to put him down so he doesn't suffer any longer Triana Jun 2014 #12
So sorry to hear about your fur buddy. GoneOffShore Jun 2014 #13
I am very sorry. bigwillq Jun 2014 #14
((mike)) blm Jun 2014 #15
I'm so sorry renate Jun 2014 #16
We Understand and We're Here for You Leith Jun 2014 #17
I'm so sorry, mike_c catrose Jun 2014 #18
I am so sorry, mike MissDeeds Jun 2014 #19
Hugs to you. 840high Jun 2014 #20
I am so sorry to hear this sad news... virgdem Jun 2014 #21
I'm sorry. cate94 Jun 2014 #22
animals make us better. you did your best roguevalley Jun 2014 #23
So sorry to hear about your sweet Mango, Mike. Mnemosyne Jun 2014 #24
I'm so sorry Metatron Jun 2014 #25
Love is only love when it's shared Tsiyu Jun 2014 #26
i'm so sorry orleans Jun 2014 #27
That is ok. I understand totally. glinda Jun 2014 #28
And my heart is breaking for you... Rhiannon12866 Jun 2014 #29
((Hugs)) Duppers Jun 2014 #30
I am so very sorry... magical thyme Jun 2014 #31
So sorry LiberalEsto Jun 2014 #32
So sorry... Phentex Jun 2014 #33
As someone who has alsame Jun 2014 #34
So sorry you and Mango are hurting. yellerpup Jun 2014 #35
FIP is a horrible disease. hamsterjill Jun 2014 #36
I'm sorry, mike_c. OnyxCollie Jun 2014 #37
I'm so sorry, my deepest condolences. MerryBlooms Jun 2014 #38
Please accept my condolences. pecwae Jun 2014 #39
A vet in Scotland has been doing some amazing work on FIP Warpy Jun 2014 #40
Polyprenyl Immunostimulant hamsterjill Jun 2014 #50
Mike, I'm so sorry and I so very glad you posted cali Jun 2014 #41
(((((Mike)))))) LiberalLoner Jun 2014 #42
Sorry mike_c. denbot Jun 2014 #43
I am so sorry. nt raccoon Jun 2014 #44
The facts that pets die doesn't make it any less awful when they do. rug Jun 2014 #45
I'm so sorrry. snagglepuss Jun 2014 #46
I'm really sorry. Pain shared, my brother, is pain not doubled, but halved. -nt Liberal Veteran Jun 2014 #47
So sorry, Mike. Granny M Jun 2014 #48
I'm so sorry - TBF Jun 2014 #49
I'm so very sorry, Mike. KatyaR Jun 2014 #51
Hugs for you and Mango Coventina Jun 2014 #52
update-- thanks so much to my friends who expressed their concern and condolences.... mike_c Jun 2014 #53
(((mike_c))) Iwillnevergiveup Jun 2014 #54
My deepest condolances to you. myrna minx Jun 2014 #59
just hugs... BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2014 #61
So sorry, Mike Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2014 #63
((((((((((mike c and mango))))))))))) my heart is breaking for both of you. no words can niyad Jun 2014 #55
I grieve with you over your loss of your friend. Ikonoklast Jun 2014 #56
(((mike & mango))) irisblue Jun 2014 #57
I was 27 when I had to have our family cat put down. Jenoch Jun 2014 #58
godspeed, Mango... magical thyme Jun 2014 #60
I am so sorry. GoCubsGo Jun 2014 #62
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