Cats in catteries are generally bred on a large scale and live in groups when they are young. The living environment conditions are poor. Cats are more likely to be exposed to coronavirus when they are young, and thus become ill. Feline infectious peritonitis is generally diagnosed through coronavirus PCR, and symptoms can also be used to assist in identification.

Feline infectious peritonitis is mainly characterized by sudden increase in abdominal girth, fluctuating sensation when touched, body temperature rising and falling, hyperplasia of individual organs, compression of nerves, neurological symptoms, and obvious abdominal palpation pain.

When buying a cat from a cattery, you should check whether the environment of the cattery is clean and smell-free, and the mental state of the other cats in the cattery. It is recommended to choose based on the cattery’s sales and reviews, and check whether the cat has vomiting, diarrhea, etc. when purchasing. Ask clearly about the vaccine and deworming time, and show proof of immunity and deworming if possible. Ask the cattery to provide a period of after-sales service.