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Small Animal Abdominal and Metabolic Disorders Q&A 13 (view source)
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Other possible causes for the presence of abdominal fluid could include portal hypertension, heart failure and cholangiohepatitis, but these disorders are not usually accompanied by ocular lesions, and such high concentrations of protein in the abdominal fluid with a low cell count is very suspicious of an FIP infection.
Other possible causes for the presence of abdominal fluid could include portal hypertension, heart failure and cholangiohepatitis, but these disorders are not usually accompanied by ocular lesions, and such high concentrations of protein in the abdominal fluid with a low cell count is very suspicious of an FIP infection.
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|l1=Feline Infectious Peritonitis
|q2=What further tests could help you make a definitive diagnosis?
|q2=What further tests could help you make a definitive diagnosis?
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Histopathology of the liver parenchyma revealed a severe, perivascular granulomatous inflammation consistent with FIP.
Histopathology of the liver parenchyma revealed a severe, perivascular granulomatous inflammation consistent with FIP.
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|l2=Feline Infectious Peritonitis#Diagnosis
|q3=What recommendations can you make for the owner of this cattery?
|q3=What recommendations can you make for the owner of this cattery?
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Treatment of FIP is generally ineffective, and when supportive care fails, euthanasia of ill cats is indicated.
Treatment of FIP is generally ineffective, and when supportive care fails, euthanasia of ill cats is indicated.
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|l3=Feline Infectious Peritonitis#Control
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