Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Risk factors for feline infectious peritonitis in Australian cats
By Worthing, Kate A et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2012·Faculty of Veterinary Science, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Risk factors for feline infectious peritonitis in Australian cats.
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Plain-English summary
A study found that younger cats are more likely to develop feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), a serious viral disease. Specifically, male cats and certain breeds like British Shorthairs, Devon Rex, and Abyssinians were more commonly affected, while breeds like Domestic crossbreds, Persians, and Himalayans were less likely to get it. This information can help pet owners understand the risk factors for FIP in their cats and may lead to better prevention strategies. If you have a young male cat of certain breeds, it might be worth discussing FIP with your veterinarian.
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Abstract
The objective of this study was to determine whether patient signalment (age, breed, sex and neuter status) is associated with naturally-occurring feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) in cats in Australia. A retrospective comparison of the signalment between cats with confirmed FIP and the general cat population was designed. The patient signalment of 382 FIP confirmed cases were compared with the Companion Animal Register of NSW and the general cat population of Sydney. Younger cats were significantly over-represented among FIP cases. Domestic crossbred, Persian and Himalayan cats were significantly under-represented in the FIP cohort, while several breeds were over-represented, including British Shorthair, Devon Rex and Abyssinian. A significantly higher proportion of male cats had FIP compared with female cats. This study provides further evidence that FIP is a disease primarily of young cats and that significant breed and sex predilections exist in Australia. This opens further avenues to investigate the role of genetic factors in FIP.
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