This orange cat is defying all odds with his will to survive ❤️

[@girlwiththedogs2]

Follow my new channel all about myself and my pets❤ youtube.com/@girlwithherdogs?si=hDHRYagrruM_slX7

[@hollyw9566]

Subscribed! Looking forward to it!

[@rabies7290]

If your new pet is female, you could call it "Girl Cat with the Dogs"

[@Scriptadiaboly]

Yeas, a cat 🎉

[@DMSL101DM]

Done. Greetings from Germany.

[@coyoteartist]

I can not expect the joy in my heart seeing an FIP survivor. I lost my 9 month old Maggie to it in 2005 and there is not a cat disease on earth, I have wanted more to see fought and conquered. All the purrs and cuddles in the world to this sweet boy.

[@Astr0id_Fields]

What does FIP mean? And sorry for your loss

[@lotus_flower2000]

@@Astr0id_Fields Feline Infectious Peritonitis, it was once considered fatal, but VERY recent advancements have led to cats being cured!

[@Astr0id_Fields]

@lotus_flower2000 oh, okay. Ty for telling me

[@coyoteartist]

@ Thank you.

[@catsandcrafts171]

I lost my 5 year old boy to FIP last September. It broke my heart. It's an awful disease. My baby boy ended up with seizures that couldn't be controlled and I had to let him go. I had him from 3 days old, a tiny bean with his siblings and momma who I was fostering. I hate this disease, it can creep up so quickly. I'm so sorry for your loss too... it's hard, isn't it? xxx

[@endeityloon136]

up until very very very recently, FIP was essentially a death sentence for cats. i believe it was actually a research group in canada that have been making incredible progress with a new, less-invasive treatment method that's also effective and have been helping to save feline lives ❤

[@SandraNelson063]

Canadian nurses and lab people kick butt!

[@Kayari]

An artist I follow has a kitten who was part of the clinical trials for that study and he went from basically being at death's door to within a week or two, being a normal screwball kitten, iirc they finished his treatment a couple months ago and he's doing well now

[@Inksmudger]

@@KayariBelphegor? Little Belphie?

[@Andulvar]

@@SandraNelson063 lol no they don't. Nurses are lazy and will readily hand you MAID forms to sign. Happened to me when I needed a simple surgery to stay alive.

[@knightogourd]

@@KayariBelphegor?! We love him in this house!!

[@kdscraftcorner]

The day I learned FIP could finally be treated was a beautiful day. I lost my soul kitty, a Tuxedo Siberian to FIP in 2002.

[@leewillers4621]

😢😢😢

[@KaivalaJenva]

It can be treated but it's no way a guarantee low success has to be caught very early. it's also very expensive so most couldn't afford it

[@debbieschultz9768]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@kimberlyvuong6396]

Too much soap

[@kdscraftcorner]

@KaivalaJenva My baby was diagnosed early. He survived just over a year with it. He had the wet version and the vet kept his abdomen drained as much as he could. He was a happy snuggling loving cat to the last day. I even have a photo of him from the day before he passed with donut filling on his nose. I would have done anything for him. Even go into debt. I prayed and prayed that he would go peacefully. He passed in my arms on the way to the vet to have him euthanized. I was so thankful for that. The only reason I had decided to say goodbye was because he was having to be drained more and more.

[@cyn4476]

He's a ginger, he will defy the odds with the sheer stubborn will. I'm glad he's with us, I hope he loves a very long, ginger life.

[@PungentPixie]

I love that you’re highlighting orange cats this month 🐈 they are certainly a class of their own! The towel holding method is genius.

[@hecklinjekyll3959]

This day has been very orange!

[@lysem4392]

Poor Freddie has gone through the wringer. I hope he lives a long, healthy and happy life from now on.

[@ECole-le7we]

Poor, sweet boy. Compassionate, smart groomer.

[@geekmastermind]

"But you can't jump out of the tub." Immediately places paw on the edge of the tub and gives The Look. Orange power. 🤣

[@meghanworkman6449]

What a sweet boy, especially for a 4yo cat who's not used to grooming. I hope he continues to recover and lives a long, happy life.

[@heatherwallaert5165]

Not gonna lie when you said he was shaking my heart melted a bit. There is nothing that tears out my heart like a frightened cat. As an owner of a very timid cat that was like that when I first got her, traumatized and scared of everything, my heart just wishes I could fix everything immediately for all of the poor scared cats out there. Thank you for taking care of him.

[@lisakaz35]

FIP -- feline infectious perontinitis -- has been fatal mostly (if not entirely) in the past. Treatment is fairly new and good outcomes have happened as the treatment protocol becomes more widely avaiable. It was commonly thought of as a death sentence, I understand. One cat successfully treated for it needed 90 days but got thru the protocol and survived.

[@maryg3143]

Freddie crying in the tub made me cry, too. He's been through so much already. Bless you Vanessa. I am really happy about the new podcast format ❤

[@PamJacksom-xq5rx]

Orange is the color of the month. Glad he is on the road to recovery. Beautiful ❤️

[@jilllogan1288]

Thanks for the towel idea, I have an older cat that has digestive issues and sometimes gets messy, I'm going to try this.

[@TerriChannel]

That towel really did the trick! That was a brilliant idea, Vanessa!

[@lauriemclaren8268]

I am so happy to see an FIP survivor. Lost a beloved cat to that last year and I miss him a ton. Good owners!!

[@justalittlebitmo]

Sweet little orange kitty. Poor thing. I hope he makes a full recovery

[@PhylloNakamura]

Our cat gets baths and he just looks at you with the most pitiful eyes and meows like this cutie. Always makes me laugh but he's such a good cat our vets love him because they can just give him pets and do whatever. He doesn't care as long as pets are involved. lol

[@elizabethfield6526]

Sweet Freddie. Genius towel trick. His owners must love him very much

[@minidriver1232]

Evelyn my cat is an FIP survivor. Her treatment was 80 days of antiviral s with an amazing vet team supporting her. She has been symptom free and well for 6 months now and yes early intervention is crucial. If your cat is not well have them examined and tested by a vet without delay.

[@lesliebray8114]

FIP used to be 100% fatal up until fairly recently. I have lost 3 youngsters over that past 20 years and it was heartbreaking 💔. Congratulations Fred on your new life ahead! Your parents are to be commended for all their determination to help him become a survivor ❤. FIP treatment is very expensive and hard on the feline to be treated. Bless them all❤

[@Alaa0.0]

He definitely felt better after bath you can tell , he was calm and great-full in a way like he really need it

[@rredict]

Poor little guy. He seems like a very sweet kitty. I hope he feels better real soon...

[@memum2947]

heartwarming video, my british short hair got diagnosed with it last year and the medication was not legal to give out for the vet where I live. I felt so lost and failed by the system but I got in contact with good folks who made it possible for me to get the medication and administered it myself. Today he is healthy and happy and its like nothing ever happened. If your cat is diagnosed with FIP and your vet says the medication is not legal, look for groups for your area on social media, its more common than most people think

[@littlelizzi3135]

Freddie the pirate ❤ poor boy. I hope the spa day makes him more comfortable so he can get that cone off his head for good. Thank you Vanessa for helping such a brave boy ❤️🐾❤️

[@WarszawaScream]

I’m not sure what made me so teary at this particular video; either the fact that he’s an FIP survivor (that’s SO rare), or how gentle you were with him in the bath, or how much he reminded me of my own cats, can’t figure it out. But thank you for being so good with this lil man (and that towel in the bath trick - definitely remembering that one!), and may he be blessed with a long healthy life!

[@StitchingsTTV]

Freddie just seems like the sweetest baby. I'm so glad he survived and will continue to thrive.

[@1lymyselfsm]

Freddie, looks very fancy and proper with his bow!

[@FelisTerras]

He's such a cute, adorable sweetie. Despite all his hardships, he's such a patient, kind cat

[@silvergenx]

The little fur baby deserves all the love.

[@nousummertime9592]

What a good adorable boy!!! If there's a way to do something Vanessa will find it!!! If there's not she'll invent it!!!

[@katherineduke3232]

I bet when you wiped him down with the towel, he then realized "wait... this feels so good on my fire skin" and calmed down for a proper rinse down

[@leewillers4621]

Genius way to keep him calm while rinsing him!

[@vfraser3]

I lost my boy to FIP about 10 years ago. It was heartbreaking!! Soo glad to hear they have found a treatment to help save these kitties 💜💜

[@Patriiiiick]

10/10 paw tuck.

[@brianaboston1351]

He was totally full float!

[@alisonorigel573]

Thanks for helping him feel so much better.❤

[@jaroslaval9159]

Vanessa- I just love your empathy for a crying cat- and that towel was genius!

[@ivettepassiglia4971]

Poor baby. Thank you for being so gentle with him.

[@bettyboop1524]

What a good boy, and bless his people for not giving up on him. 🙏

[@TaniaSpies]

He is so beautiful, what a precious baby. All the love to him. And Vanessa you are amazing. How you handle these babies is so heart-warming. Congratulations on getting a kitty.

[@gracesiegel7849]

What a beautiful, sweet cat❤❤ I'm glad his humans could (and did) help him fight and survive. Thank you for all you do

[@titasmom678]

Such a sweet boy. His face is so innocent and sweet. Please have the best life!

[@awan29105]

awh baby with the white bow 😢❤

[@ceciwolfcat7]

FIP & FIV make my heart hurt. I have adopted several kitties over the years with one or the other and as much as I fight it with vets I’ve lost a few along the way. They’re awful diseases and the earlier you start treatment the better the chances. Thank you Vanessa for all you do, and helping these cats live a more comfortable life.💖

[@sherelleharvey1942]

what is FIP & FIV please

[@brianaboston1351]

@@sherelleharvey1942 Cornell University’s Vet School website has an excellent database of pet diseases.

[@sheilabolick1368]

Poor baby has been through a lot. My heart hurts for him and all the "stuff" he's had to endure.

[@brettd927]

If you watch the movie "Gifted", one of the stars of the show is a one eyed cat also named Fred.

[@nataleynakata3687]

Cute coincidence! 🥰😄

[@spikem8613]

Great movie.

[@spikem8613]

"FRED, FRED, FRED. He's a dude, he's a guy, and he has only one eye"

[@KS-catnip]

I love it when you do cats! Ridiculously cute!

[@carolineindacityphx]

Aww. Fredrick is a warrior who got over FIP! 💪🧡 So glad to see he is doing well and on his way to recovery.

[@marysmith3390]

What a lovely orange man Frederick is. Good luck to him and his pawrents!

[@AngelRasmus3]

Such a sweet, polite, gentle boy. I adore him

[@kecollyer]

8:35 Poor little dude-he’s really been through it. Glad he’s getting the spa time he needs. 🧡

[@jacrippin1]

I ❤ orange cats. I had one named Moneypenny for 18 years and now I have a 5 year old named Sadie. They have a personality all their own 😂 Easy bake oven. Love it!

[@Forgottensnapdragon]

That's a very interesting name

[@jacrippin1]

@Forgottensnapdragon My son was a big James Bond fan, and he named her :-)

[@Forgottensnapdragon]

@jacrippin1 ah ok 🙂

[@jbye5353]

All these orange cats you are grooming these days is making me want to buy an orange cat! What a sweet heart. I am happy he is recovering. He still has one big beautiful eye.

[@Zarkasme.mp4]

He got a little bow AWWWW✨

[@daniellewoolley8607]

@Zarkasme, it wasn't a bow it's a tie for the cone. It's to keep the cone from coming off if Freddie tries to take it off

[@Zarkasme.mp4]

@ oh. Now I feel very dumb…

[@parkerbrown-nesbit1747]

M​@@daniellewoolley8607 but it does look like a big bow (which is appropriate, because whoever adopts him is getting the best gift).

[@dynoreed7235]

That is an adorable bow with a greater purpose.

[@tinekejoldersma]

That poor boy, devastating disease. He looked so much better after the bath. I was used to my childhood cat, a Siamese, taking a shower with me. My first rescue made me being shredded while I tried to bathe him. Goodness me. I agree on the need for cats to learn to get wet.

[@shartmann2008]

The world is a better place because you are in it Vanessa. Freddy must feel so much better!

[@eh1702]

That was smart with the towel! Well done!

[@junespaintbrush]

I'm so happy to see you being so patient and kind to this poor kitty.

[@debbiethemadbee]

He’s looking great and I’m glad to see that he’s got the appetite for treats. I’m so happy that he got through the illness and treatment ❤.

[@1GoodWoman]

Wonderful, caring and so calm. Thank you for being you. 😊

[@dorotakowalczyk6559]

As I read on the website for vets, FIP virus can remain in the room for few weeks. To avoid spreading the virus, it is recommended to not take another cat to the same place in 3 months. I think, it could be important information for you, Vanessa. Maybe you can check with your vet, if this cat could potentially spread the infection despite it has been successfully cured.

[@jenniferbaker5167]

I have a special place in my heart for ginger kitties. My fur-child of 19 years was one. The girls from yesterday were so sweet and Freddie here is just a beautiful and strong boy. My heart 🧡

[@HoofAndPaws]

Aw, i bet he feels so better!

[@aliceanneacts6164]

That towel,was a great stepping stone!

[@samsilly123456]

Fredrick is a great name for a cat but I'd call him Lucky (cliche I know) I love his little bow for his cone!!! He's so cute! And distinguished!!

[@ThinWhiteAxe]

Freddie makes sense to me. Like Freddie Mercury.

[@angelalycos2.076]

Aww poor baby. What a tough little survivor.

[@Forgottensnapdragon]

Poor baby, he is quite handsome though 🥰

[@emaulinecox5543]

Feel better soon Freddie, you look very handsome 😻♥️

[@jennifersorensen7196]

Another animal, you do what is best for them. Great job. Thank you

[@FlareHeart]

Aww such a sweet orange baby. I remember watching the Kitten Lady talk about the experimental FIP treatments. One of her kitties had to go through it. I am so glad it is now possible to treat FIP!

[@jaroslaval9159]

Poor Freddy! He has gone through a lot!!! On another note, since I have never had a cat, is it just me, but most of the cats don't want a tube when they first come out of the carrier because for them the questions, "Where am I? What is going to happen?' outweigh food at the moment? Do cats only eat when they are at ease? Just wondering... Having watched these videos for a while, I am coming to the conclusion that if I were an animal, I would be a cat, not a dog, and my husband would be the dog, "FOOD! They brought me here to eat! Great!"

[@WakingMoon83]

Oh yeah. Cats need all the planets to align and the sun to be at the right place in the sky and the wind to be coming from the right direction and the right speed, and it has to be the perfect amount of food in the bowl, and the bowl can't be an inch outta its spot 😂🤦🏻‍♀️

[@WakingMoon83]

I fn LOVE cats but they're so dramatic for no reason and it gets annoying at some points. 😂

[@jaroslaval9159]

@@WakingMoon83 Well now I KNOW! LOL! Thank you very much! LOL again....

[@ribbitiribbit]

i feel like dogs trust humans by default. cats on the other hand do not trust anything bigger than them and will make you work hard to earn theirs.

[@jaroslaval9159]

@@ribbitiribbit Hmmm.... I definitely have cat in me, then, though, as an ambivert, I can be too naive at times. Hmmmmm....

[@Itylien]

One huge terrified eye. Sweet kitty!

[@angelsotired]

that baby literally looks like this ;3

[@andre-8420]

His whiskers are huge and pretty

[@lushoberg8052]

I’ve always enjoyed having both cats and dogs. They are both fun and lovable, just different.

[@verybighomer]

Poor guy, thanks for making him feel better.

[@christianasampson2852]

My mum had a beautiful boy ginger called Jaffa, you couldn’t leave her house without giving him a kiss, you couldn’t sit down without him nosing your face for a kiss,, he was beautiful Freddy is a handsome little soul, I hope he recovers soon 😻

[@jessicawilson1751]

Daw baby

[@JayMil18]

His loaf at the end 10/10❤️

[@beemostreamo]

this is the sweetest goodest boy and i love him even if i havent met him, also seeing his entire body deflated from the water while his head is still fluffy is so funny to me

[@RND-x8m]

Poor Freddie but what a sweet boy. Good luck Freddie 🐈🙏🇬🇧

[@beccaboop93]

He is so precious ❤

[@CinHK]

We had a sweet cat we lost to FIP when he was 6 months old… unfortunately 20 years ago there wasn’t any treatment.

[@leedodge4227]

well, not all grooms are cute puppies and mischievous kittens. thanks for taking the extra care when someones pet is going through a tough time.

[@IAmLucipurr]

his little paws tucked under his chest is the cutest thing 😭

[@angeladormer6659]

What a lovely boy ❤❤❤

[@angelalewis3645]

You are a gift to the world, Vanessa! 🌟

[@billlovell5185]

Wishing poor Freddie a speedy recovery!

[@jasonhenninger8220]

FIP... you go little man. Until a bit more than 3 years ago FIP was generally considered untreatable and a death sentence. Then they started treatment protocols but it was considered "experimental" and the drugs were expensive and difficult (if not outright illegal) to aquire. About a year ago they set up official treatments and allowed vets general access and prescription authorization.

[@cherylhurst7093]

Aww he reminds me of my orange cat I had years ago. His name was Buddy. He was the most affectionate cat I had with the exception of my tuxedo cat, Isabelle. Isabelle was a bit more sassy but also she was extremely smart. I am so glad Fred got his FiP treated and was able to live it is heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time. He is a fighter.

[@henrymarenth8645]

Such a sweet baby boy

[@julier6779]

Such a precious furbaby! You are so good with these sweethearts! Really looking forward to your new podcast.

[@unposhnails3366]

Sweet boy, hope he continues to recover.

[@tonjiakyle3236]

So happy Fredrick got well. ❤️🙏🌷🍀

[@abigailsmith6000]

FIP treatments aren't FDA approved in the US so there's no way to get it legally, people who need it for their kitties literally have to buy it illegally like a drug deal :'( It's legal in the UK and Australia so I don't understand why the US won't approve it

[@Amitsue]

It is so expensive in Canada, it's so devastating for the people and rescue who can't afford it :(

[@weaaray7239]

Honestly every thing i learn about US and their "healtcare" to animals and/or people makes me more and more sick to ym stomach

[@bethk980]

I read a comment about the pharmaceutical company that makes the cure. It implied that the company did not want it to be used/ approved for animals, they wanted it to be used for human illness. This was several years ago.

[@SutraRein-xy4qr]

And now we have a looney in charge things are bound to get worse.

[@Mello-208]

unfortunately the us sucks right now and will continue to suck for the next 4 years

[@Cupcake_Murder]

In my country we lost about 30%-40% of our stray population from FIP. 2 years ago a pandemic started in stray colonies and so many died until an approved treatment was able to be provided. We still have many cases but it's not the amount we had 2 years ago. So many cats passed away alone. Thank God now we have two types of treatment according to the type of FIP and we are able to save most them.

[@lambj]

FIP used to be the most horrible diagnosis. Thank goodness we have treatment. "You can not jump out." "Oh yeah?"

[@BouillaBased]

Such a resilient and adaptable little guy, considering how much has changed for him in such a short time!

[@Ciela887]

Great job, Mister Fred! Also I hope your new kitty is a rescue

[@thewhimsicalcat4815]

He is a very lucky kitty to survive FIP. We lost our Eclipse to FIP a year ago when it was too late for treatment. Hopefully, the treatment, which is very effective, becomes approved for use in more places. FIP is 100% fatal without treatment. I am wishing you the best little guy!