Gia

My story

As a kitten, Gia became seriously ill with Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP), a once-fatal disease caused by a mutated form of the feline coronavirus. Fortunately, Alleycats & Aristocats was able to access a groundbreaking new treatment, which involved daily injections for nearly three months—and Gia made a remarkable recovery. She does have a few lasting effects from her illness. Her right eye is slightly cloudy, and she may have reduced vision on that side. She also experiences chronic nasal congestion that has not responded to multiple courses of antibiotics. Occasionally, Gia has minor litter box issues—particularly when she gets overly active or startled, she may poop just outside the box (they tend to pop right out—easy to clean up!). Important note: FIP itself is not contagious to other cats, humans, or other animals. It develops from a mutation of feline enteric coronavirus (FeCV), a common and generally harmless virus among cats. While FeCV is contagious, the mutated form that causes FIP is not. Gia is petite for her age but is otherwise a happy, affectionate, and playful kitty. She gets along well with other cats but isn’t afraid to stand her ground with a growl or hiss if she feels threatened. Gia is truly a miracle girl—one of the lucky few to survive what was once considered a fatal diagnosis. Now that her treatment is complete, she requires no ongoing medication or special diet. Her foster mom does give her an anti-inflammatory supplement powder to help manage her nasal congestion. Her future vet should be informed of her medical history to ensure appropriate monitoring. Since FIP survival is a recent advancement, her long-term prognosis is hopeful but still uncertain. Gia  is spayed, microchipped, up to date on vaccines and tested negative for FIV/FeLV and heartworm. Her estimated  DOB is 5/14/24.  Apply to adopt: https://alley-aristo.org/adoption-application/ April 18, 2025, 1:12 am

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