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Sweet Savannah…


by: J.D. on Tue, Mar 25 2008

My husband and I brought home Savannah (a Ragdoll) when she was 3 months old. While at the cattery, we noticed that several kittens appeared to be getting over a cold virus, which is what the breeder told us. (Not knowing a thing about coronavirus or FIP at the time, we believed her and weren’t overly concerned.)

Within a few short weeks, I noticed that Savannah’s actively level had dropped markedly. She would just hunker down and stare ahead with half-closed eyes. Her appetite also decreased greatly.

Several tests were run to confirm a diagnosis of FIP which the vet first suspected due to fluid shown on Savannah’s x-rays. Between the tests and treatments attempted, my husband and I spent $1,200 within the six weeks’ time that we had left with our sweet kitten. It was an emotionally- and financially-draining time period for us.

Our best efforts (obviously) were not enough to help Savannah overcome this insidious illness, though we gave it our very best shot. And though I still get teary whenever I think of her (five years later), I am happy knowing that she’s no longer suffering.

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    My husband and I brought home Savannah (a Ragdoll) when she was 3 months old. While at the cattery, we noticed that several kittens appeared to be getting over a cold virus, which is what the breeder told us. [more..]
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