lack of elevated globulins does not rule out FIP…
lack of peritoneal effusion does not rule out FIP…
Recurrent fever of unknown origin, corona positive, no treatments actually working, right age, was in shelter environment, and no clinical reason for his signs? May not be FIP but sure sounding like it is possible unfortunately.
Jingles for the tiny bit.
More tests today for histo and GI stuff. No answers yet . Temp was 103.1. I guess FIP is not of the table.
Sending jingles
Histo neg, GI negative. FIP still very high on the list. Going to test for toxo and try a run of 2 antibiotics, maybe zithromax and something else for possibly doxy resistant bordetella.
“Lingles” for Leonard ~ continue ! AO !
Jingles for the poor baby and you.
Toxoplasmosis labs drawn today as was a UA. Labs drawn and while his hgb has decreased, my vet chalked it up to poor eating. His globulin level is the same and his albumin/globulin ratio has actually gone up. If it’s FIP, it isn’t acting like FIP. But Len has lost 2 more ounces and they need to find an answer fast. The window is closing. We are trying a 2 antibiotic combo recommended by K-State infectious disease doc for fever of unknown origin. We are running out of options with n o answers. And FIP is not off the table.
Prayers for this ‘problem’ to show itself so a specific treatment can started.
Come on Leonard ~ fight fight fight !!!
Jingles & AO !!!
Sorry you are having to go through this 
It sounds like a dry FIP to me, but then again thats the “obvious” diagnosis for the signalment of the cat…but doesn’t mean it cant be anything else.
Was the ultrasound performed by a radiologist or internist?
Cats, especially at that age, can be so frusterating because it really can be one of several difficult to diagnose diseases. Jingles for your kitty.
Jingles. Very sad for the kitty.
Jingles! I hope the docs find a way to beat this illness.
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Sorry you are having to go through this
It sounds like a dry FIP to me, but then again thats the “obvious” diagnosis for the signalment of the cat…but doesn’t mean it cant be anything else.
Was the ultrasound performed by a radiologist or internist?
Cats, especially at that age, can be so frusterating because it really can be one of several difficult to diagnose diseases. Jingles for your kitty.[/QUOTE]
No, my regular vet. He’s thin so you can see every organ easily.
I know FIP is top of this list. The treatment is steroids to suppress the inflammation until it doesn’t and then it’s over. If this round of antibiotics doesn’t work, it’s what we will do. I just don’t want to start steroids until we are sure. 
It may be worthwhile to either have him ultrasounded by a boarded internist or radiologist or send the images from the ultrasound to a boarded radiologist. Ultrasound is SO much one of those “art” skills.
A read by a boarded radiologist cost me maybe 70 bucks? Well under $100.
Vets don’t often offer the service, but if there’s any question on the imaging, I always ask to have it sent off.
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Poor baby, so heart breaking
I’m so sorry your kitten is going through this. My fingers are crossed for a happy ending.
This is heartbreaking. Jingles.
I agree with either having the ultrasound sent out to be read by someone at K-State or OSU, or having them re-done there if you can - just might have been something missed? Maybe a foreign body that’s infected, but in a place where it’s not easy visible and not causing damage (other than the infection)? I know I’m totally off the wall with that one, but stranger things have happened - just wish I knew the answer for you! Been there, done that, know the feeling. So sorry.
FWIW - steroids in cats is not at all like steroids in dogs. They can tolerate much higher doses with no side effects. My cat was on 20mg prednisone, he “maybe” drank and peed a tiny bit more. Most cats are on 5 to 10mg.
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