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It usually takes a few days for cats to pass on their abdomen.

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Ava Williams
Cat-transmitted peritonitis refers to feline infectious peritonitis. The period from the onset of signs to the onset of feline infectious peritonitis is generally between 7 and 21 days, but it can be seen in specific days, because different cat breeds and different degrees of infection may occur. The difference. Cats may require additional nutritional support during treatment. You can consult your veterinarian to choose nutritional supplements or prescription foods suitable for your cat.

Feline infectious peritonitis is a disease mutated from coronavirus and poses a serious threat to cats’ health. The time from the onset of abdominal transmission symptoms in cats to obvious onset of disease is usually between 7 and 21 days. However, this time frame is not absolute, because different cats’ physical constitution, age, immunity, and the type and number of infected viruses may affect the course of the disease.

In the early stages of feline infectious peritonitis, symptoms are often not obvious. Some cats may experience non-specific symptoms such as fever, lethargy, decreased appetite, weight loss, etc. The symptoms may be similar to other common illnesses, making them easily overlooked or misdiagnosed. When a cat's abdomen begins to gradually enlarge and more serious symptoms such as difficulty breathing, vomiting, and diarrhea occur, it has usually entered the middle and late stages of the disease.

It is important to note that the symptoms of feline infectious peritonitis vary from cat to cat. Some cats may show more obvious symptoms, while others may have mild or no symptoms. In addition, the diagnosis of feline infectious peritonitis can be challenging because the clinical symptoms of the disease are similar to many other diseases and there is currently no specific diagnostic method.

If you find that your cat has any abnormal symptoms, especially persistent vomiting, diarrhea, fever, loss of appetite, etc., please take your cat to the veterinarian for examination in time. Veterinarians will evaluate the cat's health through detailed clinical examinations, blood tests, imaging tests, etc., and rule out or confirm the possibility of feline infectious peritonitis.