https://www.vetsurgeon.org/f/clinical-questions/14435/5-month-kitten-with-a-poor-appetite I was just wanting to have other&#39;s opinions on this case before I start persuing further tests/ referral etc. A 5 month old British blue kitten (soooo cute) presented to me yesterday after a 3 week history of reduced appetite, lethargy and failureen-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetsurgeon.org/thread/84861?ContentTypeID=1Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:41:51 GMT146601cc-3922-4be7-9974-7e1d4e45a66b:198b91e1-7dca-4e9d-ad1d-f07e9fc73247mariette asselbergs<p>If FIP negative I would second the suggestion to look for intussusseption. &nbsp;Have seen puppies change from chronic skeletons to lively chubby ones with ravenous appetites after surgery!</p> <p>Mariette</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetsurgeon.org/thread/84786?ContentTypeID=1Sat, 16 Mar 2013 11:33:04 GMT146601cc-3922-4be7-9974-7e1d4e45a66b:0c4cd249-c8bf-4da4-9a3e-c71af69b7ba3Louise6732<p>I PTS a British Shorthair kitten last night for FIP :-(&nbsp; I think FIP would be very near the top of my differentials list for this kitten.&nbsp; But ma be wrong, keep us posted re specialist&#39;s thoughts on Tues </p> <p>Louise</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetsurgeon.org/thread/84777?ContentTypeID=1Sat, 16 Mar 2013 08:37:17 GMT146601cc-3922-4be7-9974-7e1d4e45a66b:98520136-cae8-40c5-8fb3-e9625fa3f63eTracy Arend<p>I have had a recheck with this kitten, and she had a variable responds to antibiotics and NSAIDs. owners said she did improve whilst on medication for 2 weeks, but once off for a week, went back to having a poor appetite and lethargy. They have also noted that she seems a bit wobbly on her hindlimbs and no longer always uses the litter tray, where previously she always used it. She has only gained 150g over the past 3 weeks- so weighs in at 1.45kg at 6 months of age!</p> <p>Bloods were taken to screen for toxoplasma and coronavirus, and will be seen by a small animal internal medicine specialist on Tuesday. Toxoplasma IgG and IgM titres came back as &lt;50 and &lt;20 respectively. The coronavirus came back as &gt;= 10240! Given her age and current health status, would FIP be highly suggestive? I have yet to scan her abdomen as my scanning skills aren&#39;t exactly top notch and the specialist is likely to do that on Tuesday.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetsurgeon.org/thread/83678?ContentTypeID=1Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:19:01 GMT146601cc-3922-4be7-9974-7e1d4e45a66b:0664c340-9b66-441f-b772-be38190e42d1Martin Atkinson<p>FIP is a possibility but I would have expected the globulin to be a lot higher (54 is still in my normal range) whether FCoV titre would be of any use is&nbsp;debatable&nbsp;unless its sky high. Any signs of ulceration orally or cutaneously? - may indicate systemic FCV although that usually is more acute.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetsurgeon.org/thread/83673?ContentTypeID=1Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:23:30 GMT146601cc-3922-4be7-9974-7e1d4e45a66b:96baf17f-79a5-44d3-b2b6-aaa36e0d376bRobin Grimmer<p>Infectious disease would be at the top of my list, especially in a pedigree. Respiratory viruses and FIP would be most likely. Its good to get confirmation as the breeder will usually vigorously deny it.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetsurgeon.org/thread/83669?ContentTypeID=1Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:54:14 GMT146601cc-3922-4be7-9974-7e1d4e45a66b:c9114903-2f54-4bc7-bfe1-4ffd92cb6190Gerry Henry<p>Ditto above; also worth palpating abdo for intusseption, surprising how many you find in chronic &#39;poor doers&#39;.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetsurgeon.org/thread/83666?ContentTypeID=1Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:51:37 GMT146601cc-3922-4be7-9974-7e1d4e45a66b:e860519d-69e8-4ce2-8c04-c9926f5c6206Thomas Johnson<p>I would probably go with antibiotics and NSAIDs. Might be worth considering viral swabs? I would also have FIP on my differential list.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>