molly

This is our tribute page to Molly who we recently adopted and later found out she was a carrier of the fatal FIP Virus (Feline Infectious Pertonitis).

Click here for more information on the FIP Virus

When we adopted Molly from the San Diego Humane Society, we were told she was 8 weeks old and that she had to be spayed before she could leave.



				We picked her up a couple days later and took her to the Vet for a standard check up. At the check up we were told that she was only 4 or 5 weeks old, that she weighed
				only one pound and should NOT have been spayed. She had an upper respiratory infection and a


	slight fever. We were given some medication and told to use saline to clear out her sinus'. Since that time she was constantly on new medications.

About a month later we noticed she was sleeping more and some days she seemed to have no energy. Then her right eye became clouded and we immediately took her to the vet. The Doctor checked for a minor scratch in her eye, when none was found she advised us to test her for a few feline diseases. One of which was the FIP virus which she tested positive for. We were advised to take her to an eye specialist since her eye did not get better.



	When she did seem to get better, she would be ok for a little while and then take a turn for the worse and be back at the vet.



				She seemed to be fighting for her life every day. One day we noticed she had very little energy and could barely stay standing. The next day with no change in her condition we took her back to the Vet and she had to be put on an IV for dehydration and given new anti-biotics and pain medication. With her condition rapidly declining, we had her tested again for the FIP virus and the results showed that the virus had become worse.


	Two days later Molly could barely walk and she had absolutely no energy. We didn't think she would make it through the night. The next morning with her condition worsening severly we went to the Vet and had her put to sleep.

		We would like to suggest to anyone adopting a kitten from anywhere to have them tested for the FIP virus. It is not a standard test or vaccine and the disease is becoming more and more prominent.




		*Our Wonderful Vets*


	We are very glad that we had Molly in our lives. She brightened every day and we had a wonderful time sharing our lives with her. We just wish she could have been with us longer. If you would like more detailed information on the FIP Virus please click here.


	Point Loma Veternary Clinic
	2158 Catalina Blvd.
	San Diego, CA 92109
	619-222-4482

		Eye Clinic for Animals
		2157 Hotel Circle South
		San Diego, CA 92108

619-293-7055