New cat sick, vet suspects FIP. Can it spread to my other cat quickly?

Question

We adopted a cat from a cat rescue place about 5 days ago. She has been sleeping almost all the time so I took her to the vet today. She is running a fever of 104 and is sneezing, but has no nasal discharge. The vet is concerned that she might have FIP. Tonight, I noticed that our other cat is also acting lethargic, so took his temp and it is 104 also. Could a cat contract FIP in only 5 days from another cat? Unfortunately we didn't quarantine the new one when we got her. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 1 year and 1 month old | 6 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

No, this is impossible, FIP is a mutation and it's not contagious in it's active form, as your other cat is suffering from the same symptoms i would say that it is probably some other type of infection and not FIP.

New cat sick, vet suspects FIP. Can it spread to my other cat quickly?

Most Helpful Answer

Related Questions

Why is my mouse's eye swollen, cloudy, and has pus?

My newly adopted pet won't eat hay. What can I do to encourage it?

My pet is breathing hard, not eating, and lethargic. What's wrong?

My pet has red spots all over. What's causing them and what to do?

My small pet is limping and can't bear weight. Should I see a vet?

Why does my pet have a crusty nose and sneeze often? Is it serious?

Share