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FIP is frequently diagnosed too late — not because it is rare, but because its early signs are easy to miss, its diagnosis requires multiple tests, and its symptoms overlap with many other conditions. Understanding why late diagnosis happens is the first step to preventing it.

A cat's normal temperature is 38.1–39.2°C. Fever above 39.2°C needs monitoring; above 40.5°C needs urgent vet care. A persistent fever that does not respond to antibiotics is one of the earliest signs of FIP. This guide covers symptoms, home care, what to avoid, and when FIP should be suspected.