Sad news about Nikki

I just saw a sad message from my best friend about her sweet little kitty.  She wrote:

HI:

 

We just learned today that Nikki has feline infectious peritonitis. It has a 100% mortality rate. At first her vet said she would probably only live 18 months (from birth), but it depends on the form she has (wet or dry).  She may live a bit beyond that if she has the dry form....there is just no way of knowing.

 

We are devastated....she is such a sweet kitty. This disease can be acquired from other cats, and I think she may have gotten it from the one of the other Second Chance cats she shared her cage with before we brought her home. Life sucks, and then you die, right?

 

B

My response:

Oh Sweetheart!  My God ... I'm sooooooooo sorry.  I cannot even begin to express how very sorry I am.  This is devastating!  She is so sweet.  

BTW, it isn't 100% that it will kill her.  In very rare cases some cats do survive it.  I wouldn't bet on it, but with love and care, and God's help, maybe she will.  I guess what I'm saying is be prepared for the worst, but don't give up hope.  

Are the antibiotics helping her at all?  Is she feeling any better, and was she able to come home? 

I love you, sweetie.  Call me if you want to talk.

S