Self-Check

🧭 FIP Symptom Self-Check

This self-check tool helps cat owners recognize common warning signs that may be associated with feline infectious peritonitis (FIP). It is designed for educational screening only and does not diagnose disease.

If multiple signs are present or symptoms persist, professional veterinary evaluation is strongly recommended.

✅ How to Use This Self-Check

Review each section and mark any signs you have observed in your cat within the past days or weeks. Pay attention to trends rather than single events.

🌡️ General Health Signs

Check any that apply:

☐ Recurrent or persistent fever
☐ Unexplained weight loss
☐ Reduced appetite or food refusal
☐ Increased sleeping or lethargy
☐ Reduced activity or playfulness

🐾 Physical Changes

Check any that apply:

☐ Abdominal swelling or bloating
☐ Breathing difficulty or rapid breathing
☐ Pale gums or yellow discoloration of eyes/skin
☐ Eye inflammation, cloudy eyes, or vision changes
☐ Poor coat quality or reduced grooming

🧠 Neurologic or Behavioral Signs

Check any that apply:

☐ Unsteady walking or loss of balance
☐ Tremors or twitching
☐ Seizures
☐ Head tilt or abnormal posture
☐ Behavioral changes or confusion

📊 Pattern Awareness

Consider whether you observe:

☐ Symptoms that return after temporary improvement
☐ Gradual worsening over time
☐ Multiple body systems affected
☐ Poor response to antibiotics or routine treatment

Patterns are more meaningful than isolated signs.

🧪 What This Self-Check Cannot Do

This self-check:

❌ Does not confirm or exclude FIP
❌ Does not replace veterinary diagnosis
❌ Cannot determine disease severity
❌ Should not guide treatment decisions

It serves only as an awareness and screening reference.

🚑 When to Seek Veterinary Care Immediately

Seek urgent veterinary attention if your cat shows:

Severe breathing difficulty
Collapse or seizures
Sudden inability to walk
Severe lethargy or unresponsiveness
Rapid abdominal enlargement

⚠️ Important Disclaimer

This self-check is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace professional veterinary care. Always consult a licensed veterinarian for medical advice.