Thread: Our three are going for blood tests tomorrow!

Originally Posted by NCarver

I am curious exactly what the blood test is whose numbers you are reporting?

The titre levels are for coronavirus antibodies, apparently.

Originally Posted by NCarver

Separating your cats sounds virtually impossible. We would have no reasonable way to do it. Wonder if it would do any good to try to avoid sharing food dishes or litter (train youngster to go in his own litter)? I don't know much about FIP, but I thought it was not easily transmitted.

You are quite right - FIP isn't easily transmitted. It is the FeCOV virus (the coronavirus) that is transmitted in infected faeces. It can be ingested when the cat/kitten cleans its paws after treading in or getting litter with faeces in/on its fur and then grooming. Most cats get the coronavirus, get over it and that's fine. Some remain symptomless carriers and shed the virus and others (like my sweet Alice) get the virus and are susceptible to it mutating into FIP.
We have bought new litter trays and poop scoops, we have always ensured the trays are cleaned 2x a day (often more, because I swear that one of our MCs is actually a German Shepherd - you should SEE the size of the Number Twos in the box sometimes!!) Confining Hobbes to one part of the house only would be impossible and I'm not sure how to go about training Hobbes to use just one tray, when he has access to all four trays currently.

Your suggestion about changing the litter frequently is a good one - also on Diane Addie's site Dr. Addie - How to prevent FCoV transmission, she has a "League Table" of litters and their ability to "kill" the coronavirus - we will be trying the EverClean Less Track to see if that helps.