My cat has breathing trouble, hard belly. Is it FIP or jaundice?

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I read about FIP symptoms to see if my cat have it or not...and i found that my cat does not have diarrhea, wieght loss or loss of appetite...but he has breathing difficulty..and i think that this is something congenital because he has it since he was a baby..also his abdomin is rigid since he was a baby..please tell me he doesnot have FIP!! Because i have problem finding good doctors! And can you tell me how can i know if he has jaundice or not? Thanks doctor for the previous answer

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Jaundice is seen as a yellow discoloration of the skin (inside of ears, conjunctiva and sclera of eyes, part of skin with thin hair). A blood test would be a more sensitive way to diagnose it. Respiratory issues may be related to the respiratory tract or cardiac system. Accumulation of fluid inside the abdomen (pushing against the diaphragm) or in the pleural space (around the lungs) can be confirmed by a physical examination, and eventually a radiograph or an ultrasound. Unfortunately a veterinary check up or at least some pictures of him (by requesting a consultation with us) would be quite useful to rule out the presence of jaundice and eventually abdominal/thoracic swelling. How old is your cat? is he otherwise fine? has he got any other sign? There are many questions that may be worthy to discuss in a consultation..

My cat has breathing trouble, hard belly. Is it FIP or jaundice?

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