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Infecciosas

Feline enteric coronavirus

A very common and usually harmless intestinal viral infection. Its significance is that, on rare occasions, it can mutate and cause FIP.

Mild🐈 Cats Contagious

Symptoms to watch for

  • Most cats: no symptoms or mild soft diarrhoea
  • Intermittent diarrhoea in kittens
  • Generally in good overall condition

Causes

Feline enteric coronavirus, very common and spread through faeces. Frequent in cats that live in groups.

Diagnosis

Detection by PCR on faeces. Its main importance is as a potential precursor of FIP.

Treatment

It usually needs no treatment beyond supportive care if there is diarrhoea. The key is to reduce stress and overcrowding, which encourage mutation into FIP.

Prevention

Litter tray hygiene, avoiding overcrowding of cats, and reducing stress.

When should you see the vet?

Not an emergency. See your vet if there is persistent diarrhoea in kittens. Watch for signs of FIP in young, stressed cats.

WetAi guides you and takes you to the vet; it does not diagnose.

Notice: this information is for general guidance and educational purposes only. It does NOT replace diagnosis or treatment by a registered veterinary surgeon. If you notice any symptoms, always consult a professional. Wallapets accepts no responsibility for the use of this information without veterinary supervision.