I would love to have another Siamese but they seem to be particularly vulnerable to the mutated virus which causes F.I.P and it can remain dormant in organic material (including other cats) so I just can't run the risk. I was at a breeders the other day who breeds Siamese among others and she agreed - even advising me against taking a cheeky little kitten I really took to because he was a Siamese/Snowshoe cross .

I collected my early birthday present on Friday though - a beautiful little 6 month old Turkish Van girl and she is settling in well. (The Vans seem to be highly resistant to FIP) . My Sphynx has taken to her so quickly and I got little sleep last night as they decided to play tag up and down the stairs for most of the night.

I will get some shots of her up when I get a chance. Thanks again to everyone for the kind comments,

Mark

A few years ago we had an outbreak of FIP at Our Sanctuary and we lost about 8/9 kittens and 1 cat. It is an experiance I NEVER want to go through again. It was the most hearbreaking situation and my heart goes out to you. I usd to breed and show Siamese and never had a problem with FIP I suggest you go onto the FAB website or Glasgow University website and read up about it. These 2 websites answered a lot of our questions. You were very unlucky to lose your adult cat to this virus. RIP TAI

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1 Blue Tongue OZZY
1 Uromastyx BRUCE
3 Oscillated Skinks
12 assorted dogs
15 assorted cats
2 African Pygmy Hedgehog(Elvis & Evie)

Thanks . I found this site very useful and am following the advice there.

Dr. Addie - Vaccination

Since my vet had lost 3 cats to FIP himself he is up on the topic and has been very helpful too.

R.I.P

Alex

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