08/22/2026
I want to introduce to you one of my long term foster kitties.
Meet Carter ♡
Carter joined the APN family in April of 2025 after being found alone outside. He had been living apart of an established colony. But he clearly didn’t belong— he was friendly, outgoing and loved interacting with humans.
We brought Carter into foster and began getting him the care he had gone so long without. Carter was neutered, triple tested, vaccinated, treated for fleas/parasites and checked for an existing microchip— which he didn’t have.
Toward the end of May 2025 I started to notice some very concerning symptoms— lethargy, loss of appetite, he was warm to touch and just overall not himself.
Carter was rushed to the ER after after a day of having a consistent fever that wasn’t coming down with home care. Carter was checked out at the ER, given fluids, medicine to help break his fever and an ultra sound of his abdomen to check for free fluid. We followed up with our primary vet a day or two later where more diagnostic tests were done.
I have treated 4 cats for FIP over the last couple years and based on his symptoms, FIP was strongly suspected. After getting his bloodwork results, we sent them to an FIP group based out of Ohio to look over. We have worked with this amazing group many times and have treated a total of 6 cats under our rescue. Their expertise, guidance and compassion is unrivaled.
Carter began treatment immediately. For the next 84 days Carter underwent dry FIP treatment. The injections were rough on him. Both him and myself struggled. Eventually Carter was able to switch over to oral medication and the remainder of his treatment was smooth sailing. Day after day he began to feel better.
Carter finished his 84 days of medication and moved to the next phase— 84 days of observation. This phase is designed to monitor for any signs of relapse. He did amazing. After observation and confirmation from bloodwork this beautiful boy officially graduated and was considered cured! An amazing accomplishment for an illness that was just a short time ago considered a death sentence.
Since then, Carter has been doing amazing. Lately, he’s had some watery eyes which we’ve been working with our vet to determine why but he’s a happy healthy boy. He is such a sweet and snuggly kitty. He is a velcro kitty— if there’s an opening on your lap— he’s on his way! He always wants to be snuggled up right next to his people.
He will make the most amazing companion for someone one day. Hopefully soon, we’ll be able to start the search for his very own forever family— he deserves the very best.
Do you have an FIP survivor? If so, we’d love to see pictures of them!
