30/05/2026
🐾 Braveheart of the month - Cooper & Murphy 🐾
At just 9 months old, Cooper first came to see us for diarrhoea and a slightly sore eye. Sadly, later that evening his condition worsened and he became unstable on his feet. The following day, we admitted him for fluids, blood tests, and an ultrasound scan.
Using POCUS ultrasound, we discovered ascites (fluid within the abdomen) visible in all four quadrants, along with a 2.5cm mid-abdominal mass. Following further investigations, we suspected FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis).
Thankfully, a new treatment option is now available. We urgently ordered the medication and started Cooper on treatment straight away. Since then, he has returned for multiple rechecks and we are so pleased to say he is doing amazingly well💚
As Cooper had been diagnosed with FIP, his owners understandably wanted Murphy checked too, as she had started showing similar signs. After further investigations, we sadly found another 2.5cm mass, and strongly suspected FIP in Murphy as well. She was also started on treatment immediately.
Now, both Cooper and Murphy are thriving, playing again, pooing normally, full of energy, and back to being happy kittens again. 🐱✨
FIP was once considered almost always fatal, but advances in treatment are giving cats a real chance at recovery. Early recognition and intervention can make all the difference.
Some signs of FIP can include:
• Weight loss,
• Lethargy,
• Reduced appetite,
• Diarrhoea or vomiting,
• Wobbly gait, or neurological signs,
• Swollen abdomen due to fluid build-up,
• Eye inflammation or changes.
If you are worried your cat may be showing any of these signs, please contact your vet for advice.
We are incredibly proud of how brave Cooper and Murphy have been throughout their journey, and we look forward to continuing to watch them grow stronger every day💚🐾
