What should a breeder do who sells a kitten that subsequently dies of FIP?
This is not an uncommon scenario. While it is impossible to know in an individual case how and where the kitten developed the infection, in most cases it will have been infected with FCoV before being sold, and subsequently a mutation in the virus will have allowed the development of the FIP-causing strain. It is important in this situation that wherever possible the diagnosis of FIP is confirmed and good communication between all parties involved (owner, breeder and veterinary surgeon) is very important to avoid misunderstanding. If FIP is confirmed it should be recognised that this may be a ‘one-off’ case or a very intermittent problem.
