Top photo: Mojave; middle photo: Willow and bottom photo is Ebony.
Mojave passed away from FIP (Feline infectious peritonitis) a fatal incurable disease that affects cats. It is believed to be caused by Feline Infectious Peritonitis Virus (FIPV), which is a mutation of Feline Enteric Coronavirus. Although there appears to be a connection between FIP and feline coronavirus, no clear cause and effect has yet been proven. Experts do not always agree on the specifics of FIP. However, the most common theory is that the normally benign FECV mutates into FIPV. The mutated virus has the ability to invade and grow in certain white blood cells, namely macrophages. The immune system's response causes an intense inflammatory reaction in the containing tissues.
Mojave's two sisters, Ebony (May 2011) and Willow (March 2011), also passed away from the disease. They were adopted from a private cat rescue. It's believed that the disease was passed down from their mother right after birth, through her saliva. After surviving his sisters by several months, we were hoping he would dodge the bullet, and it made our family very sad that it claimed him too.
Mojave and Pharaoh, his playmate, were quite playful as young kittens. Mojave was a very loving cat and would always be at the door to greet me when I came home from work. He also had two additional playmates, Katrina and Jiggs. He will be missed very much.
Mojave was cremated privately and will join his sisters. Their ashes will be scattered together.
Thank you to all of you who come by and leave a note for the kitties. We appreciate it.
Mojave passed away from FIP (Feline infectious peritonitis) a fatal incurable disease that affects cats. It is believed to be caused by Feline Infectious Peritonitis Virus (FIPV), which is a mutation of Feline Enteric Coronavirus. Although there appears to be a connection between FIP and feline coronavirus, no clear cause and effect has yet been proven. Experts do not always agree on the specifics of FIP. However, the most common theory is that the normally benign FECV mutates into FIPV. The mutated virus has the ability to invade and grow in certain white blood cells, namely macrophages. The immune system's response causes an intense inflammatory reaction in the containing tissues.
Mojave's two sisters, Ebony (May 2011) and Willow (March 2011), also passed away from the disease. They were adopted from a private cat rescue. It's believed that the disease was passed down from their mother right after birth, through her saliva. After surviving his sisters by several months, we were hoping he would dodge the bullet, and it made our family very sad that it claimed him too.
Mojave and Pharaoh, his playmate, were quite playful as young kittens. Mojave was a very loving cat and would always be at the door to greet me when I came home from work. He also had two additional playmates, Katrina and Jiggs. He will be missed very much.
Mojave was cremated privately and will join his sisters. Their ashes will be scattered together.
Thank you to all of you who come by and leave a note for the kitties. We appreciate it.
Top photo: Mojave; middle photo: Willow and bottom photo is Ebony.
Mojave passed away from FIP (Feline infectious peritonitis) a fatal incurable disease that affects cats. It is believed to be caused by Feline Infectious Peritonitis Virus (FIPV), which is a mutation of Feline Enteric Coronavirus. Although there appears to be a connection between FIP and feline coronavirus, no clear cause and effect has yet been proven. Experts do not always agree on the specifics of FIP. However, the most common theory is that the normally benign FECV mutates into FIPV. The mutated virus has the ability to invade and grow in certain white blood cells, namely macrophages. The immune system's response causes an intense inflammatory reaction in the containing tissues.
Mojave's two sisters, Ebony (May 2011) and Willow (March 2011), also passed away from the disease. They were adopted from a private cat rescue. It's believed that the disease was passed down from their mother right after birth, through her saliva. After surviving his sisters by several months, we were hoping he would dodge the bullet, and it made our family very sad that it claimed him too.
Mojave and Pharaoh, his playmate, were quite playful as young kittens. Mojave was a very loving cat and would always be at the door to greet me when I came home from work. He also had two additional playmates, Katrina and Jiggs. He will be missed very much.
Mojave was cremated privately and will join his sisters. Their ashes will be scattered together.
Thank you to all of you who come by and leave a note for the kitties. We appreciate it.
Mojave passed away from FIP (Feline infectious peritonitis) a fatal incurable disease that affects cats. It is believed to be caused by Feline Infectious Peritonitis Virus (FIPV), which is a mutation of Feline Enteric Coronavirus. Although there appears to be a connection between FIP and feline coronavirus, no clear cause and effect has yet been proven. Experts do not always agree on the specifics of FIP. However, the most common theory is that the normally benign FECV mutates into FIPV. The mutated virus has the ability to invade and grow in certain white blood cells, namely macrophages. The immune system's response causes an intense inflammatory reaction in the containing tissues.
Mojave's two sisters, Ebony (May 2011) and Willow (March 2011), also passed away from the disease. They were adopted from a private cat rescue. It's believed that the disease was passed down from their mother right after birth, through her saliva. After surviving his sisters by several months, we were hoping he would dodge the bullet, and it made our family very sad that it claimed him too.
Mojave and Pharaoh, his playmate, were quite playful as young kittens. Mojave was a very loving cat and would always be at the door to greet me when I came home from work. He also had two additional playmates, Katrina and Jiggs. He will be missed very much.
Mojave was cremated privately and will join his sisters. Their ashes will be scattered together.
Thank you to all of you who come by and leave a note for the kitties. We appreciate it.
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