WHAT IS FIP? Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is a disease that kills one in 100 cats under 3 – 5 years of age. The incidence is 5 to 10 times greater among young cats coming from catteries and shelters. FIP is virtually 100% fatal and...
Save Our Cats and Kittens from Feline Infectious Peritonitis (SOCK FIP) is a volunteer organization dedicated to the elimination of FIP. SOCK FIP members know by personal experience the impact of FIP on the lives of so many cat owners, breeders, and cat rescue and...
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University of California-Davis
One Shields Avenue
Davis, California 95616-8782
Phone (530) 752-7295, Fax (530) 752-770
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COLLECTING BUCCAL CELLS FOR FIP RESEARCH
BIRMAN AND BURMESE FIP GENETIC STUDY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SENDING IN COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRE AND SAMPLES: Please see enclosed instruction form on how to take DNA samples. Put each DNA sample (or multiple samples from the same cat) in a paper envelope marked with the name of...
Dear Birman or Burmese Breeder,
We are writing to request your help with FIP research at U. C. Davis. New tools and technology, coupled with sequencing of the feline genome, have provided an important window of opportunity to study a genetic basis for FIP susceptibility. As you may know, Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is an infectious disease that kills 1 in 100 to 1 in 300 of all cats in the U.S. However, the incidence is 5 to 10 times greater among young cats coming from catteries and shelters. It is a disease that is 100% lethal, and is heartbreaking for breeders and for the families that lose affected kittens and young cats.
Information for Breeders
A new research project is being launched by the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine to discover the genetic causes of feline infectious peritonitis (FIP). Burmese and Birman breeders are strongly encouraged to participate, however, all cats and breeds are welcome. For more information please contact: sockfip@ucdavis.edu Subject Line: Sock FIP
FIP – the disease
Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is the most important infectious cause of death among cats between 3 months and 3-5 years of age. Once FIP becomes clinically manifested, it is inevitably fatal. FIP is particularly devastating in cats from shelter and pure breed cattery environments. The infection in shelters is greatly enhanced by environmental factors, such as overcrowding and inappropriate sanitation. FIP is caused by genetic mutations within feline enteric coronavirus (FECV).
There is almost no federal and state funding to support studies for companion animal health. The U.C. Davis Center for Companion Animal Health (CCAH) relies entirely upon private donations to support its clinical research to improve the health and well-being of companion animals. Please...
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is an infectious disease that kills one in 100 cats throughout the U.S. The incidence is five to ten times greater among young cats coming from catteries and shelters and is the major cause of abdominal fluid (Ascites), intraocular and neurologic...
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