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Chessie Conversations

Thank yous

Thank you Willow (http://www.catster.com/cats/141238) for my beautiful wings.

Thank you to all the kitties who gave me stars and rosettes. Mom still looks through my pictures not quite accepting that I'm over the bridge. I have to take special care with her so she isn't quite so sad.

RIP sweet kitty

Chessie went over the rainbow bridge at 3:30 today. He will always be my King of Hearts for he loved all.

Prognosis is grave, Chessie has FIP

For those who aren't familiar with FIP

"Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is a severe disease of domestic cats and some exotic cats. It does not affect non-feline species, such as dogs. It is caused by a coronavirus.

The incubation period is controversial. In experiments with the virus, cats will develop the disease within two weeks of infection. In household situations, it appears that the virus may be dormant in some cats for several months, or even years, before the disease occurs."

"The prognosis for a cat with FIP is very poor. Once a reasonably reliable presumptive diagnosis has been made, euthanasia is often the most appropriate course of action."

I am filled with grief that this very loving cat will have so short a life.

I am waiting for a call from the vet today but I already know the outcome.