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Feline Infectious Peritonitis

Feline infectious peritonitis involves an abnormal response to coronavirus infection and can affect multiple organs.

Feline infectious peritonitis involves an abnormal response to coronavirus infection and can affect multiple organs. Young cats are commonly affected, although any age may develop disease.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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