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Introduction ​Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is one of the most dreaded diseases in feline medicine. It is a mutation of the Feline Enteric Coronavirus (FeCV) affecting cats of all ages, with the highest prevalence in young kittens in multi-cat households. The transition from an ordinary intestinal virus to a lethal systemic disease is of utmost importance to all veterinarians. ​The Two Faces of FIP ​The clinical presentation of FIP can be divided into two main types, though there is some overlapping between them: ​Effusive (Wet) FIP:  It is associated with the accumulation of fluid in the abdomen ( ascites ) or in the chest ( pleural effusion ). It is due to extensive vasculitis . ​Non-Effusive (Dry) FIP:  It is harder to diagnose, with granulomatous lesions in organs such as the kidneys, liver, eyes ( uveitis ), and the central nervous system ( neurological signs ). ​Diagnostic Challenges ​The diagnosis of FIP is a challenge because there is no such test as the " FIP t...

Introduction Feline Panleukopenia (FPV) is a disease that is brought about by a kind of parvovirus found in feline that is quite tough and can remain in an area for even years. It is typified by severe reduction of the body's white blood cells (Panleukopenia) which is then followed by total immune system dysfunction . This virus primarily targets the female kittens and the female and male adults that are not vaccinated . Pathogenesis (The mode of attack) The virus mainly goes after cells that are rapidly dividing. The steps are: Bone Marrow:  Stopping of white blood cells production. Inestinal Crypts:  The killed gut cells will lead to the occurrence of the diarrhea and reabsorptive sepsis. Lymphoid Tissue:  Hypoimmune further. 3. Clinical Signs (Identification) FPV clinical signs appear in an instant and can be confused wth food poisoning: High Fever:  Then the body temperature drops very suddenly (subnormal) in terminal stages. Vomiting & Anorexia:  Cats...