SOCK it to FIP

Save Our Cats and Kittens from Feline Infectious Peritonitis

 

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HOW TO JOIN SOCK FIP

Save Our Cats and Kittens (SOCK FIP) is a group of cat-lovers, cat breeders, rescuers, shelters and veterinarians working together to generate donations to support research on feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) at the UC Davis Center of Companion Animal Health (CCAH). SOCK FIP is a volunteer organization run by people who have had personal experiences with this terrible disease and whose support is directed to the CCAH and its experienced group of FIP researchers.

If you are interested in helping with this effort, please contact:

Development Office

UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine

One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616

Telephone: (530) 752-7024

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LEGACY OF COMPASSION: SALLY MORGAN-WELCH AND HER FAMILY FOUNDATION ENGAGE IN THE BATTLE AGAINST FIP

Sally Morgan-Welch noticed that her rescued cat Jakey was lethargic and losing weight. Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP)—a nearly always fatal systemic viral disease caused by a mutation in the coronavirus—was suspected. But it wasn’t until he continued his rapid descent and had to be euthanized that the veterinarians were able to determine without a doubt that Jakey had been suffering from the disease.

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INTERVIEW WITH DR. NIELS C. PEDERSEN AND FIP ARTICLES WIN CAT WRITERS' ASSOCIATION AWARDS

Interviews with Dr. Niels C. Pedersen on feline infectious peritonitis and feline husbandry, along with other articles on FIP, helped SOCK FIP volunteer Nancy L. Reeves and the United Burmese Cat Fanciers (UBCF) newsletter win four awards from the Cat Writers' Association at their annual conference in November 2009.

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