11/18/2025
🐱💛 FIP Awareness Day 💛🐱
Today we’re spreading awareness for a disease that has touched the hearts of so many cat lovers — Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP).
FIP is a serious viral disease caused by certain strains of the feline coronavirus. While not contagious between cats in its FIP form, it can develop when a cat’s immune system reacts abnormally to the virus — most often in young or stressed cats.
For many years, FIP was considered untreatable, but thanks to recent advances in veterinary medicine, there is hope. 🌟 With new treatment options and early detection, more cats are surviving and thriving than ever before.
At East Bay Pet Hospital, we believe knowledge is power — and awareness can save lives. If your cat experiences persistent fever, weight loss, or fluid buildup in the belly or chest, reach out to your veterinarian right away. 💙
Let’s honor the fighters, the survivors, and the ones we’ve loved and lost — by sharing awareness and continuing the fight for better feline health. 🐾🐈⬛