Feline Coronavirus: How Is It Spread and When Is It Deadly to Cats?

unusual amount Cat dies on Mediterranean island of CyprusKnown for overcrowding the streets with these animals, there has been a great deal of panic lately because the cause is Outbreak of cat coronavirus mutation.

According to the Cyprus Veterinary Medical Association, a large proportion of the 8,000 known registered deaths are due to Complications of Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) in Infected Cats

the condition is serious and the mortality rate is high.

but, How do you know if your cat has feline coronavirus?

Veterinarian Susana Pravatiner points out in an interview with ÚtileInteresante.pe that feline coronavirus is a disease that spreads in several countries around the world and mainly affects unvaccinated cats.

The virus remains dormant in cats for about 15 days, Respiratory or digestive symptoms such as diarrhea, sneezing, coughing, and in some cases even conjunctivitis.

In general, feline coronaviruses are short-lived, and once the disease is overcome, the animal manages to develop antibodies. However, while it has no obvious symptoms, it is highly contagious and can lead to more serious infections.

Why can feline coronavirus be fatal to cats?

“10%, that is According to statistics, 1 in 10 of these cats with coronavirus may develop a mutation of the virus. It is delivered to various parts and chambers of the body such as the brain, eyes, entire nervous system, kidneys.Animals with this mutation are Animals with FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis) are likely to die“Pravatina explained.

Feline infectious peritonitis is a serious disease that causes a very painful death in cats that is almost impossible to avoid. This was the case on the island of Cyprus, where FIP was responsible for a large number of deaths, generally exceeding 10%.