Tag Archives: FIP

Feline Infectious Peritonitis

Feline Infectious Peritonitis, FIP, is a disease of cats causing a variety of illnesses. FIP is caused by a Coronavirus, so-called because under an electron microscope it looks like a crown or “corona.” There are a variety of coronaviruses that can infect cats and they range widely in virulence. At one end of the spectrum [...]

Vaccinations For Indoor Cats

To vaccinate or not to vaccinate, that is the question for today. More and more cat owners elect to keep their cats indoors, which MyPetsDoctor.com heartily advocates. In fact, we practice what we preach, and our Martha is never allowed to be outdoors. The key word here is “allowed.” Which doesn’t mean that she won’t [...]