FIP in Cats: The Complete Guide (and new treatment option)

FIP in cats - three initials that strike fear into every cat owner who knows how deadly this disease can be. While the virus that causes FIP is incredibly common, up until now treatment has been hopeless. thankfully, there could soon be a brand new treatment that offers an infected cat a much better chance of survival.
Feline Infectious Peritonitis is the result of a mutation in an otherwise common, yet relatively harmless, cat-specific coronavirus. This then results in either "wet" or "dry" FIP - syndromes that differ by symptom but are equally deadly.
A new treatment with a human antiviral drug may, however, mean a cat suffering from FIP could quickly recover - something that's unheard of up to this point.
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This video covers:
0:00 Introduction
0:24 What FIP Is
2:27 At Risk Cats
3:12 FIP Symptoms
5:09 Diagnosing FIP
7:22 Treating FIP
9:34 Preventing FIP

[@kellyg1051]

Until very recently, I'd never even heard of FIP. I lost my 8 month-old kitten to it a couple weeks ago and I still cry for him. We were very closely bonded and when I had to put him to sleep I felt like I was killing a part of myself along with him. The disease just overwhelmed him entirely. His symptoms started on a Tuesday and he was dead the following Tuesday. That's how fast he deteriorated. The vet only diagnosed FIP on his last day. Up until then, he was hospitalised on a drip and I was getting daily updates saying he seemed to be doing well. That he's "bright and alert". Turns out he only appeared that way because he was over-stimulated and had a seizure on his last day. He was jaundiced, thin as a rake and couldn't breathe without assistance. I broke down into an inconsolable wreck when I saw him to say goodbye. My poor boy. He tried to get up when he saw me but collapsed. I asked if he was in pain and the vet said he's definitely uncomfortable. So the decision was made. He died with his head resting in my hand and I buried him at my nan's house with the other cats that came before him. He was the sweetest little thing. Even when I had him neutered, the vets told me they fell in love with him. That he's a real cuddler. He'd run down the stairs to greet me after work, taught himself to play fetch, and LOVED cuddles and kisses. He broke the typical stereotypes of cat behaviour. His name was Cupid, because of how loving he was. Never will there be another like him in my life. I hope this cure will be available to mainstream vets soon. So that this heartbreaking diagnosis can finally be a thing of the past. Here's to you, Cupid. x

[@stinker1822]

Me too. I lost mine today. Im hurting so bad

[@ontheotherhand7627]

I am so sorry for your loss.

[@user-cg4dy5gs6o]

قصة حزينة اقدر فعلا عاطفتك و حنانك و مشاعرك الصادقة نحو قطك كيوبيد ...أتمنى أن يعوضك الله خيرا.

[@James.Bond_RPG]

I’m very sorry for your loss. I’m sure your Cupid is resting in peace and is in a better place with no pain, appreciating all the love and care he received from you.

[@joechrastecky4247]

So sorry for your loss I found a mama cat with 4 kittens they all have FIP Its very sad i have to watch them die one at a time, but I will give them the best life i can till then .

[@PsstErika]

Thank you for helping to spread the word that FIP is no longer a death sentence. My cat was diagnosed with wet FIP back in May, and the vet told us he only had days or weeks to live. Luckily, I found FIP Warriors and was able to get a vial of GS locally. I injected him for 84 days straight and then another 84 days of observation. Today he is cured and happy and healthy. I've since treated 4 foster kittens with FIP, one is in observation and doing amazing.

[@OurPetsHealth]

Thanks for sharing your story

[@afsalameen6244]

My cat is also suffering from fip,vet said they can't do nothing and it definitely dead soon.what can I do.please help😭🥺

[@vic2575]

@@afsalameen6244 Buy GS vials from mutian, SAK, lucky, capella or another good brand.

[@vic2575]

@QW AB "GS" Is GS-441524, is a antiviral similar to remdesivir and is used off-label for treating FIP

[@Phyllip21]

Yo bro is this a 100% cure my moms about to go get this stuff plz get back to me

[@PirateOfTheNorth]

I’d never heard of FIP until my cat got diagnosed this week.

[@unironically_me]

I'm right there with you man. I'm so sorry. Two of my kids just recently passed away and it's been tough since then. Just do your best to make them aware that they are loved and the life they lived felt fulfilling to them. 💔

[@waltergrow9402]

Me too, devastated. He's about 3😞

[@31jannatulferdousijoly64]

Is there any vaccine??

[@waltergrow9402]

@@31jannatulferdousijoly64 from what I researched not really. An expensive shot for 83 days straight then watch pet another 83 days. That could be $5,000- $12,000 and I believe it's a 70% chance it works. I wasn't putting my pet through that😪

[@aminakhan1372]

Me too. I just found out my kitten has it today. He's only 8 months

[@rogelioancheta2430]

Now we have great hope for our beloved pets...

[@minlaiba1493]

Hi, Im sad, depressed and anxious atm, just woke up after crying myself to sleep last night. I have a male kitten/cat (he's around 5 months old) his name is Oreo. When we first bought that beautiful boy back in september, he was such a playful, happy kitten. Hes a persian cat with the lightest most pulchritudinous soft fur. I used to sleep with him and then got replaced with my brother who later became his best friend. My mother liked cats but her only problem was poop training. Thankfully Oreo's pooped trained already, so no more concerns. My mom wasnt a fan of cats ever but when we bought oreo ..he became my moms most fav child. He unfortunately got infected with fungal infection, his fur on his ears started falling off, we rushed to the doc and he gave us some medicines, a diet plan and a shampoo with which we were supposed to give him a bath everyday. My mom did all the struggle despite 1000 other things to do. Fortunately, everything got back to normal after a month of struggle by both us and oreo. Just right after 2 weeks Oreo started to look lethargic and pretty indolent. He'd sleep most of the time, wont eat food either, there was a white lining on the corners of his eyes. We took him to the vet where he told us that oreo had fever (104) we were scared to death but he told us to come the next 3 days consistently for injections(4-6 injections per day) God knows how much pain he would've went through..AGHHH..so when that medication was complete , Oreo started feeling better, he'd spend time with us, eat food properly, he'd eat so much he started having a big belly and we used to make fun of him saying how this lil boy is eating too much now he is a fat catto, he started to seem a lil weak again and we took him to the vet again, where LITTLE DID WE KNOW ..our cat had corona, the wet fip..so his belly wasnt fat by eating too much it was actually swollen ...I still cant stop crying while writing this. The vet gave his word and told us our oreo has just a few days left for survival..theres no other way he can be treated ...the GS 414255 is available in Dubai and its not too affordable ..I dont know whats gonna happen ..i just want my OREO ALL HEALTHY MEOWING AND LICKING MY FACE EVERY MORNING LIKE HE USED TO CUZ HE WANTED TO PLAY. I really dont want all of this to become a memory, I wanna live with him for as much as i can. I have a favour, whoever reads this .. please pray my cat gets well soon. I dont wanna hang myself around false hopes too Im mentally ready but im not AHHHHHH.

[@b15marie]

How is he doing? 🥺

[@vZynxy]

I woke up to my princess pumpkin aka misses pimp passed away her poor twin brother was hiding and it had definitley been a few hours I feel so horrible I wasn’t there in the last few moments love your cats and animals and family it can all go too quick

[@vitalbutinar]

Our cat developed FIP last year (he was 2 years old at the time) and we got the GS treatment and after a little less than a 100 days he was cured. It's been now just a year after the end of the observation period and our cat is doing amazing! Absolutely no side effects in our case and he's recovered really nicely and is a whole new cat with a lot of energy. Healthy as an ox.

[@OurPetsHealth]

Wonderful 😻

[@user-zq3mm6fc5b]

How did you find out that your cat had FIP

[@vitalbutinar]

@@user-zq3mm6fc5bat first we didn't. But then one weekend I was at work and my partner told me that she had given the cat two bowls of water to drink per day and this was a lot more than usual. Over the next week he began to lose weight and had bowel problems. These were already present for a long time, so we took him to another vet and thankfully this one suspected FIP right out of the box and admitted the cat because he was dehydrated. In a few days we knew and then we started treatment at home, because because the vet was officially not allowed to help. Thankfully the recognized what was wrong and were able to give us all the support while we treated the cat. In the end everything thankfully worked and yesterday was one year from the end of the observation period. Do you have a cat that's suspected of FIP? Good luck with the treatment.

[@TheRivrPrncess]

As long as Gilead Sciences owns the treatment drug for cats, no amount of research matters because they will not allow anyone to use the drug on cats. That company is heartless and their excuse for not allowing the drug to be used is senseless.

[@ThePhilosophersYawn]

The treatment is extremely expensive, especially for multiple cat owners in my country. My wage would be barely enough to cover the doses without counting any other expenses. Its impossible to save my cats. Its not fair.

[@SummeryBrooke]

I had to put my baby down yesterday due to FIP. It was 5 days after his 1st birthday. I woke up and found him lying flat on his side. He could not move his body on his own, I could see that he was barely breathing. I grabbed him and ran to the vet as soon as I could. He had symptoms of both wet and dry FIP. He was so far gone I knew it would be selfish and cause him more suffering if I didn’t just have him put to sleep. He was the sweetest cat I’ve ever had and my life isn’t the same without him. Rest In Peace Ozzy 🐈‍⬛😢❤️

[@OurPetsHealth]

I'm very sorry for your loss

[@angieandrea88]

Im so sry for your loss :(. They are Cats with Neuro symptomes the rly bad (can not move alone, rly trouble with there back paws, can not go on the toilet) but after the treatment the have a good life, going outside and make there toilet routine alone. I hope there will be no next time with FIP but pls try it then or try to found some people the try to help the cat. In Germany we try to help each other out. I rly convinced of the treatment because it save my Cat life and the life of many many other Cats.

[@user-cu7ro4rz5j]

This video needs to be translated in many languages, it’s really important

[@alondra9974]

My baby is going to pass from FIP.. hearing there is hope makes feel happy for future cat parents not losing their baby too soon.

[@Skywalkah]

My poor Betty has wet FIP.. my wife and I have been injecting her for about a month now with really great results from GS. She doesn’t sleep 24/7 and her belly slimed back down to normal size. Thank god! Betty is going strong 💪!

[@OurPetsHealth]

Great to hear!

[@KenzoKali]

How were you able to find the GS medication? My sweet Kenzo just got diagnosed today n I’m hoping to find something for him asap

[@Skywalkah]

@@KenzoKali google wip warriors it’s a Facebook group they’ll lead you to the “person”

[@KenzoKali]

@@Skywalkah thank you! I was able to get in contact w someone via the group 💕 n my kitty is starting to feel better

[@Skywalkah]

@@KenzoKali awww right on hope everything goes good. Injecting the medication sucks but it’s worth it at the end.

[@TheIsla1234]

I had my kitten of 10 month old a year ago put to sleep because he had FIP miss him so much, thank you for great understanding information. 👍😊

[@Naomi-ll6wv]

So happy I came across this video. Nice to see a thorough explanation of something I had no idea about. My 5 month old little lady has fluid in her abdomen and as of today the vet said high chance of wet FIP. I joined FIP warriors and am really going to try and fight this!!

[@sarahcorona6673]

Can you please update on how she us doing? I'm praying she is still doing okay! My 5 month old cat has had a fever for the past few days. Vet did blood work just waiting for results. They think it might be FIP but I'm really hoping it is not!

[@Naomi-ll6wv]

@@sarahcorona6673 hi Sarah! Our kitty is currently on day 45 of treatment. She gained almost 3 lbs in that time and after getting her bloodwork done after 4 weeks everything is stable and doing great. She is doing amazing. It really does work. Our vet told us she was going to die, so just know that if this is the case with your kitty it is NOT a death sentence. This medication is taboo for some vets to speak of because it is technically illegal and some just choose to not believe in it. I was lucky enough to go get a second opinion, and have this vet tell me I should just go for the treatment. It is a tough, expensive road but there is a whole community there to help you. If you have any questions I’m happy to help!

[@sunshine-ue3nw]

How much is the full treatment? X

[@Naomi-ll6wv]

@@sunshine-ue3nw while the total will depend on which brand you choose, your cats weight (dose), any extra vet visits.. you're looking at upwards of 2k US dollars (that is on the lower end.) they need to get bloodwork done every 4 weeks and the dose will increase due to weight gain.

[@mokhanx9080]

Is there any new news on this drug ??

[@Ericito241]

Honestly very sad, not yet 3 months of have this cute kitten his belly started to balloon up and me and my girlfriend took him to the vet and was diagnosed with FIP. Really wasnt ready to say goodbye he was so adorable so nice, and I dont wanna lose him. :(

[@dalieselvam3701]

Same 😢

[@AmmoOffical]

My Beautiful Lynx Ragdoll Apple has been put to sleep today as he was diagnosed with FIP😭😭😭 he was only 9 months old 😢💔

[@OurPetsHealth]

I'm so sorry 😢

[@tundai1886]

My cat is 6 months old and has just been diagnosed with FIP. He is very tired. I hope he feels better soon😢😭

[@malfunctioningccpbot544]

I'm very sorry to hear you're going through this.. I lost my baby a month ago to the same.. it's hard, and this disease seems to strike many fit young cats too, no cat is safe from it.. putting to sleep was the best thing you could do and you did your utmost and best, please don't blame yourself, most cats actually have this in dormant form..

[@jun-e3855]

Had to put mine to sleep today for the same reason... I am devastated

[@maggiec4195]

I just put my 5 month old baby to sleep from FIP 🥺 we are so heartbroken

[@collectiblesnrandomstuff544]

my cat that was only 10 months old died yesterday of FIP,,,,literally died in my car on the way to the vet, me and my gf cried so much :( will always love you my little tuyo.

[@felix2b5]

My cat had the typical fluid on the abdomen but also could not eat or drink water , he acted like he had hydrophobia , scared to death of water , tried to put water in his mouth and he would choke and resist , worthless vets could tell me nothing , but took lots of my money I just gave up and had him put down , at the time of death a strange fluid drained out of his nose , they couldn't tell me what that might be either , maybe somebody out there might have seen that before. The experience left me with a disdain for vets , no one seemed to care about me or the cat , they were eager for me to sign for expensive worthless testing and treatment.

[@dindindark666]

Sadly, some vets only wants money but know nothing in saving animals. That's what happen to my kitten.

[@SLqB11]

It was the fluid that was in your cats lungs. Your cat started drowning in its own protein fluids

[@donramon2501]

I just spent $200 on a text it was negative but now they said they will charge hundreds of dollars

[@Random.Adventures.]

Thank you very much

[@OurPetsHealth]

You're welcome

[@afenismama]

Took in a polydactyl TNR from my colony who vanished for 2yrs and returned with lice, fleas,a tick and very sickly with an URI...he lived for 3mos inside...warm, loved, well fed and spoiled. I had to end his suffering due to the fluid causing him to have respiratory distress. He was only 3yrs old.RIP HEMI. I miss you so much buddy😢🐾🌈❤ 3-12-21

[@ApertureAce]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I had to put my beloved 11 month old kitten to sleep last week because of FIP. The disease came on very quickly and I'm torn to pieces by his loss. I miss my boy so much 😔

[@BriEntAnderson]

Awe big hugs . I had a polydactyl cat and she was my best friend . Lived up to 17 years it's still feels odd sleeping with out her in my armpit.

[@flashread]

My cat has been really ill lately and when I was at the vet yesterday; they were afraid that he might have FIP, I honestly wasn’t shore of what to do I was so scared. Luckily they found out that he had urinary tract infection. He is now on medication and is getting better.

[@OurPetsHealth]

I'm pleased to hear it was just a UTI!

[@aufshcrkrs1509]

I lost my smallest kitten to this awful disease. Currently trying to save his sister.

[@Chicagomoney86]

Rip my Kiddy I had to put him down today worst part of being a pet owner. 😢

[@fatimamalik8375]

So sorry for your loss it’s heartbreaking x

[@thecoldhardtruth2402]

I lost my pet to FIP Christmas night. Why is treatments for this not mainstream? I was told he was past saving b/c it had already started to shut down his organs. RIP my sweet lil bubby.

[@kellyramirez7465]

my cat right now has both calicivirus and FIP. The vet said he is just suffering at this point and there is nothing left to do. We got him at the shelter.

[@biianca01]

Very good description of the disease...unfortunately, lost my kitten today due to FIP. Coincidentally, his first round of vaccines were today and lost him at the vet.

[@ontheotherhand7627]

"It's got the catchy name of GS 441524, so I'm sure we'll be rebranding it very soon." 😂 So, two years later, we are calling it . . . 🥁 . . GS 441524!

[@tsgraphics]

Just put my baby Meeko down a few hours ago :( . Hope he journeys well we miss him so much 🥺

[@perversemermaid3903]

My Sushi is 10 months post treatment for wet FIP using GS-441524 that I got myself. He was diagnosed on October 3rd, 2019 and we started the next day. Thankfully my vet handed me a VIN News article and told me "If it was my cat, I would fight" and we did.

[@OurPetsHealth]

Great to hear!

[@KuhmKnight]

Small internet, this is Yagamis owner

[@mayankshirali1158]

what was the price of GS-441524?

[@nasusanus]

@@mayankshirali1158 about 2000-3000$ USD

[@illique]

my bengal kitten boy is 8 months old and has seemed to develop this disease, it’s truly heartbreaking. i’ve only had him for around 4 months and in that short amount of time he has become my other half. he lost so much weight, has become anemic, not eating, really lethargic, not himself at all, pale gums, finding trouble walking… he’s currently at the vet undergoing treatment and having tests done, if FIP is detected, or should i say signs as they can’t get a full on diagnosis he will be getting treatment that costs around 2-3k i’m so fortunate i’m able to afford it, i just hope he makes it through :( he seems to be deteriorating right infront of my eyes :( really wish this treatment becomes more affordable so other owners don’t have to go through the horrors of having to let their beloved pet go due to this cruel disease :(

[@stephenritchie9967]

My cat got FIP about a month and a half ago, and I can tell you that he is recovering amazingly. There is an official legal study being done by a group of vets in Ontario Canada. It uses two separate drugs both in pill form and both from legitimate sources here in Ontario. Not black market sources. The vets got authorization from the manufacturer for the gs drug for the study. They have around 240 cats in the study so far and a 90-95 success rate. You’d never notice that my cat was sick to look at him now. Once on the medication improvement is within 48-72 hours.

[@OurPetsHealth]

Great to hear 👍

[@draskogagic6405]

Molim vas kako se 2 leka zovu

[@stephenritchie9967]

@@draskogagic6405 the two medications are (GS441524 This is the main one) (Mefloquine apparently helps the GS441524 work better. It's also the one used in the observation period to prevent a relapse)

[@stephenritchie9967]

@@ria-rh7sx the two medications are (GS441524 This is the main one) (Mefloquine apparently helps the GS441524 work better. It's also the one used in the observation period to prevent a relapse)

[@knackapakka607]

my cat is 8 years old and was diagnosed with wet FIP. i've read that there's loads of success stories with GS... but it's unapproved in australia. the fine can be between $1,998 and $166,500 AUD, as well as civil or criminal penalties if imported. their reasoning was that unregistered products to treat pets is harmful. lol my cat is dying? what more of a risk can GS pose to my dying cat? i'm so angry.

[@tweetybirdy979]

you can use Remdesivir which is now legal in Australia. Bova is the distributor in Sydney. My 3 months old kitten was suspected of wet FIP back in March 2021. Now, after 84 days of daily injection of Remdesivir, about 7mg to 8mg per kg of kitten's weight. His blood test comes back normal. Concord Veterinary Hospital has a specialised team lead by Dr David Hughes. He helps me a lot in my kitten's recovery.

[@StephanySyndrome]

Perhaps it’s because they don’t want it to have certain side effects or In the wrong hands potentially be used by someone who thinks they could use it in some way that maybe negatively effects the environment

[@TheOpusTVG]

a cat of mine had to be euthanized today because he had fip and yeah the treatment is EXTREMELEY expensive around 2-3 lakhs INR and man it really sucks to see the poor cat pass away im really sorry for your cat too, its really painful

[@knackapakka607]

@@TheOpusTVG i'm so sorry that you and your cat went through this too. honestly it is all too heartbreaking.

[@user-rv9jm4vx8u]

@@tweetybirdy979 Hi can I get more information ? I’m neither in the US nor Australia, How can I get Remdesivir , How much did it cost you , and how is your cat doing now after treatment , I am also curious how can I get my cat injected as Remdesivir may not be legal in my country. Please provide with every possiblly helpful detail .

[@DogtorPete]

Wow sounds really promising! FIP is arguably one of the most frustrating diseases in cats to deal with due to its high infection and mortality rate, so it's great to hear that there is finally a potential drug on the market that could be curative! Would love to track its progress, could you perhaps provide the link to the study that had been performed Dr Alex?

[@OurPetsHealth]

Of course, link is in my companion blog post - ourpetshealth.com/podcast/fip-in-cats Hopefully more studies will be done and it will be available very soon!

[@DogtorPete]

@@OurPetsHealth Thanks Dr Alex! Yes it will be a massive breakthrough! :)

[@hilda.laura.amaral]

@@DogtorPete Pls check facebook group for vets about this. The treatment is already being given and its savings cats. I cant pass the fact that I had an option and it wasnt presented to me bc of lack of knowledge

[@shahidshafi5219]

My cat is suffering from FIP .. please help me 😭😭🙏🙏

[@unironically_me]

@@shahidshafi5219 I'm reading this as it was posted four months ago. I don't know how your child is doing. If they have crossed the rainbow bridge already, I share with you my empathy. I'm certain your search for your resolve if grieving has been uneasy. I'm right there with you. Two of my kids recently passed away due to FIP. I'm so sorry. It's this horrible disease that can make us think that these cats' lives felt cheated on. Again, I'm so sorry.

[@kendssoriano7127]

Hello i am a new cat owner and my cat is currently diagnosed with FIP and receiving Gs44 injections, currently we are in our second round of 7day consecutive injections, however my cat developed a bump over his neck where he receives the injections, i have raised this with the vet and she took a syringe to aspirate, and one sac was airfilled the other with fluid blood tinge, is this a side effect of the injection? Or this is a cause for alarm, as of this writing i rechecked my cat and i can sense another bump over his injection site

[@king-gv3bk]

Wish I would have known about treatment sooner, maybe I could have saved my angel kitty.

[@aliemreakgunduz]

Hello Sir. I’d like to ask you a question. I have a 2 y-o cat. I adopted her 15 months ago. She was a stray cat here in Istanbul Turkey and tested FCOV positive on Elisa test kit almost a year ago. I had her tested with other various tests as well including RT-PCR, full blood count and biochemistry lab tests. She’s FIPV negative according to the repeated RT-PCR tests. Thank God, her ALB and GLOB levels are also in normal range. Should I still worry about her and my other cats as well? They have no symptoms whatsoever but I’m all the time down with “what if...” questions. They have all been tested FIPV negative in RT-PCR tests. Looking foward to hearing your response. Thanks in advance. Bests.

[@meliplay]

I'm dealing with this in my cat rescue now. I've lost 6 of 30 all kittens and I have 2 that are showing signs in the eyes of leaky eyes with reddish yellow tears

[@keyd4085]

just lost my kitty, he was 8 months. no symptoms and suddenly died overnight. super stressful situation, tried saving his life but fip took over. didn’t know he had it. terrible but he’s in a better place

[@OurPetsHealth]

I'm very sorry for your loss

[@angieandrea88]

Im so sry for you :(. But how did you know now that it was FIP?

[@ctexas8749]

I just lost my Travieso, my 10 month old kitten this morning to FIP, and his brother Gordo 3 months ago. I rescue, foster and I'm a volunteer trapper for my local city's TNR Group. I was never made aware of the possibility of exposing this deadly disease to my own cats until my Gordo passed and I was told he had FIP!!! Now I'm very concerned for my other cats and I really don't know what to do to mitigate this issue I brought home to my fur babies!?!? My Vet informed me that all of my cats have been exposed and that I should keep an eye out for any of the symptoms mentioned in this video. I would greatly appreciate any advice and or suggestions on what to do now that exposure has happened🐾🙏🐾

[@stitch728]

My rosabelle ragdoll cat only 9 months old just been diagnosed with FIP. I am devastated.

[@AimanKhan-dq3ro]

I am so sorry Lots of Prayers and lovefor your cat!

[@YOUbandOfficial]

Thank you so much for sharing this! When you mention blood work's one way to diagnose FIP, what kind of values in white cell count and protein would be indicative of the disease being there?

[@TheKinderdoc]

My cat developed massive ascites at about 10-12 years of age. He acted well otherwise except for the abdominal discomfort. His bloodwork had normal kidney and liver functions. His white count was elevated. My vet tapped his abdomen and removed 1.5 liters of fluid. However, no I. V. Fluid replacement was offered. He deteriorated rapidly after the tap and died the next day. I think he died from probable cardiovascular collapse from the excessive fluid removal. Studies ordered on the ascites fluid were cancelled by the vet without my knowledge when he died. I really wished to know the cause of his ascites. I also think he could have been given better supportive care. I would appreciate comments on his case (I am a retired pediatrician, very familiar with health care options).

[@Lesie28]

My Cat Mogwai is 18 months old and was diagnosed with Wet FIP with abdominal effusion last week. He's on day 4 now using Aino brand. He's come back from how he used to be, I hope it continues *fingers cross*

[@SR-wp6fl]

@girlofnovember. hi .I was wondering how your fur baby is doing? fingers crossed. I just had to put my 1yr.old precious. down. she had FIP the dry form.

[@rockwellthegreat7118]

Where can I get this treatment? I was fostering a group of kittens that tested positive for fecv and have shown many signs they have probably developed FIP. We decided to adopt them because no one else would. I’m so worried about them 🥺😢

[@Ivanskiin12]

My 10month kitten has FIP. We got rid of the wet FIP with 12 weeks of Remdesivir injections. However he still has dry FIP and neurological issues. He recently had a slight seizure and is finding it hard to walk straight. I’m in Australia. What else can I do to treat dry FIP?

[@Lauren-rm2tn]

Our cat, Cashew, was diagnosed with wet FIP two days ago. We started her on GS441524 yesterday. Her vet has treated four other cats with this drug and are all considered in “remission.” Fingers crossed that Cash beats FIP. The diagnosis hit us out of nowhere. Thank you for this informative video

[@OurPetsHealth]

I hope it does a great job for Cash as well. I’ll keep my fingers crossed 🤞

[@kathrynprendergast7554]

Hi Lauren, does your vet work at a veterinary teaching hospital? My vet doesn’t have access to this but I’m desperately trying to find one that does.

[@Lauren-rm2tn]

@@kathrynprendergast7554 No, she doesn't. She's just so happened to take care of other cats with FIP and was familiar with the treatment course. I hope you're able to find some answers for you and your kitty

[@cashjones1440]

My names cash and my cats sick right niw

[@Lexi-fl5uc]

Hi, my cat had severe neuro FIP. He had over 100 seizures in less than a week. We started him on Mutian the day he started seizing. Over two weeks now without a seizure. GS is a cure for FIP. It is so expensive but if your cat gets diagnosed with FIP please try Mutian or any other brand of GS.

[@angieandrea88]

Im so happy ´for you that it work out! Wish you all the best

[@angieandrea88]

How is it going?

[@Lexi-fl5uc]

@@angieandrea88 He is doing so great! Still no seizures and we got an ultrasound to check up on his organs around a week ago and they looked perfect! He has gained over 2 pounds as well and is looking sooo healthy (: Playing and running around, being a silly little boy. It is crazy how he went from having over 2 seizures an hour to how he is now. GS is so amazing

[@angieandrea88]

@@Lexi-fl5uc im glad to hear that! Wish you all the best :)

[@ritzcrackerz2066]

How expensive is it?

[@yessicabernadeta9584]

Hi. If a cat has finished his 84th injection and the AG ratio is 0,7, can we put him with other cats now?

[@weld_baby]

Is raspy breathing, but otherwise healthy in every other aspect (as it appears to be in my unexperted opinion, eating, drinking, purring and active) something I should be concerned about? Shes been a heavy breather since I got her 3 years ago, she was vet checked by the rescue centre I bought her from..Is this virus something that can be over looked or undetected easily?

[@doctordhruv8581]

Curious to get answer here too

[@saherkalia1200]

from where can i buy GS it is showing unavailable everywhere plz if anyone know then plz share

[@cher-etoe-ma-toe3274]

My 2 years old cat diagnosed FIP this january, he diagnised have a fatty kidney at first... He lost ability to walk gradually since Jully. Now he just layingdown on side of his body (can't roll over), so we have to feed him by injecting food and water to his mouth, some time he can take a small bites of boiled chicken... I'm glad he could survive this long, but it really broke my heart to see him like this.. idk what to do since the vet said there is no cure, and no medication to 'fix' his motorics

[@hilda.laura.amaral]

Check facebook groups near your area to help you: FIP WARRIORS

[@evelynwildman1290]

I recently lost my beloved Henry to the wet type of FIP. He was 10 yrs old in/outdoor multicat home. It hit him fast. Classic symptoms just as described. He stayed away until near death n too late for vet care. He lost so much at. Eyes were so mucky and the fluids just poured out of him. Horrifying.

[@angieandrea88]

Im so sorry for your loss :(

[@QuentinRoe]

How do I get the medication for my cat , PLEASE help

[@mileskoehn4172]

My cat was not going to make it with FIP but if I get another cat I will be alert.

[@SK-oz8yx]

Im trying GS for two strays (not random strays, but the ones i feed everyday) right now. One has neurological FIP (hind legs imbalance+lameness), one has wet fip (pleural effusion). We've only injected it for 1 week... The one with neurological improved dramatically, gain 150 grams, eat normal, walk better. The one with wet fip still hasnt showed much result but not deteriorating either. I didnt put my hopes high but now that i do see difference , fingers crossed Update: As per 23rd may 2021, two weeks before the treatment supposed to end. The one with neurological FIP has gained 1.5 kilograms o_O activity and appetite totally normal. The last blood result, albumin normal, globulin only slightly high (His a/g ratio used to be 0.2 and now it's 0.5) The one with wet fip, we discontinued the treatment bec apparently she has CKD, but until now the pleural effusion hasnt reappeared We treated the 3rd cat with FIP (wet, abdominal) and it's our 2nd months. The effusion has disappeared completely , his activity and appetite is 100% return to how it was before

[@OurPetsHealth]

🤞

[@lizshackleford8118]

Do you mins to share where you get the treatment? I currently get it from support group but not really sure about it, yesterday my vials came in the mail super hot to the touch.

[@SK-oz8yx]

@@lizshackleford8118 i live in Indonesia, there's a malaysia company who distribute it but only to several South east asia countries... If im not mistaken singapore, philipines and thailand ... Where do u live?

[@rachealfaucher4520]

@@SK-oz8yx please can i pay you to retrieve the medicine for me. i am in rialto ca (USA) i am serious buyer

[@GabrieleMeurer]

Thank you, that was interesting, about the new treatment option. I am a vet myself. I had a vaccin called Primocell FIP vet by Pfizer, it did more harm than good.

[@OurPetsHealth]

I've heard about that vaccine but it either wasn't licensed in the UK or it stopped being available before I started my training

[@GabrieleMeurer]

@@OurPetsHealth Thank you. The vaccine was licensed in Sweden in 2007. It had to be given intranasal (in the nose). I have dealt quite a lot with this disease, not one cat survived. :(

[@LeonardoPlayzz]

my kitten has died to FIP 5 days ago, i will forever remember Snowy (7-9-2021)

[@OurPetsHealth]

[@vlkovakristyna1409]

My cat was diagnosed with fip Yesterday and we couldn't help her and she passed. She was 6 months old and had wet FIP.

[@p3rsiia]

i’m writing this hoping there is a light at the end of my tunnel, as well as the individuals fighting to keep their kitty alive. about two weeks ago, i took my kitten (blue eyed white fluffy persian/himalayan) kitten to the vet for his first round of vaccines. all the sudden, a couple days later he has a pot belly. last night i finally took him to the vet, where they drained enough fluid to treat at the lab for the disgusting fip virus. the liquid she said did not travel to his chest, but was a light yellow color. my baby is just 2 1/2 months old. i’m so attached to him, he’s beautiful. until the test comes back monday from the pet hospital, the vet i took him to for his first round opens sunday. i’m just thinking to myself, how is it fip if i purchased him healthy and two weeks ago the vet said he’s a healthy kitty? they checked everything at that appointment? i’m so struck by this and i’m praying, god please this too shall pass. i’m praying that this is something curable, that this test comes back negative. i pray over everyone and their kitties with the same symptoms, and that mine along with their furry babies live a long and healthy happen life🙏🏼

[@bluemagi1656]

How's your kitty? Your story is similar to ours, our kitten got his first vaccination on May 1 and 2-weeks later, and boom, pot-belly and the vet think it's fip. They drained 250ml liquid from his tummy :/

[@user-iv7hn8bo7v]

I suspect my cat FIP after speaking to my friend veterinarian. My cat has seizures, bad eye vision, he’s 4 months. Does this mean he could have FIP?

[@ItsSarahHusna]

Thank you so much, this helps give me a clear overview of FIP. May i know what causes FCov to turn into FIP? And do all FCoV infected cats gets FIP in their life?

[@OurPetsHealth]

no-one knows exactly what causes it to mutate, I would hesitate to make a guess at a mix between strain of virus and cat genetics, and no the vast majority of cats that get infected with coronavirus will never go on to develop FIP

[@ItsSarahHusna]

@@OurPetsHealth I see. Thank you so much for replying! This answers so many questions roaming in my head. You got a new subscriber! keep up the good work Dr :)

[@old_scaly]

@@ItsSarahHusna viruses, like living organisms, mutate all the time -- unfortunately there is no way to know whether feline coronavirus will mutate in a way that causes FIP to develop. That said, the treatment mentioned in this video continues to become widespread since it was posted a year ago.

[@ItsSarahHusna]

@@old_scaly prayinh there’s hope for all fip warriors in the near future! Thank you for the update 🙏🏻

[@me4654]

Can it end up in one lung mimicking congestive heart frailer?She was 14 one min she was running around the next she stopped eating! her White count was high and I was sent home with zeniquin the 2nd vet took 110CC out of her chest? she suffered because they couldn't figure out what was wrong plus she was exposited to human covid she wasn't overweight and was extremely active running up a cat tree to the ceiling and jumping up to a bookcase I have a hard time believing heart failure happened in one night

[@N0pretence]

Now I have a question, if I have a cat with intestinal coronavirus positive - no FIP as of yet - how to go about getting a second animal? Or it is not recommended at all?

[@OurPetsHealth]

Intestinal coronavirus is common with up to about 40% of all cats being infected but very very few developing FIP. The only way to be 100% safe would be to wait until your current cat hopefully clears the infection and tests negative. In reality, the risk of FIP is very small and ensuring you have enough litter trays which are emptied and properly cleaned regularly should be enough to further reduce risk

[@cristaltucker513]

I just lost one of my foster kittens to wet FIP. He had the classic abdominal fluid bloating. Sadly, he was rescued from a stray cat colony where he was likely exposed to feline coronavirus. I'm in the facebook group FIP Warriors where members are sharing their success using GS to treat their cats. For my foster kitten, it was too late as he was going into organ failure, so we opted to let him go. I hope that one day we will have a widely available treatment for this.

[@OurPetsHealth]

I'm sorry for your loss

[@overhalled]

I recently lost my 1 year old cat to FIP. Was unaware she had it when I adopted her. Had her for only 6 months. It’s honestly very devastating

[@pumpituppowell]

Yesterday we found out our 2 month old kitten has FIP. We are starting experimental treatment today.

[@br8tzel492]

Yes! That's where we went for help when found out our Rascale probably had fip. We knew before our vet. We were told about the FB Warrior's page the same day we came to the conclusion he had fip. There are so many Warriors out there to help, that we were able to start treatment the very next day. He's on day 4 of treatment now and it's amazing!! He's actually laying on my lap right now versus his 3 baskets where's he'd only been going since we first noticed something. He's also awake a lot more and seems to act like his vision is coming back! I can't wait to see him on day 12, day 25 or day 84!! THIS DRUG and FB GROUP is AMAZING!!!!!!! NO MORE DEATH SENTENCE!!

[@br8tzel492]

@@pumpituppowell How's his treatment going? We are on day 4.

[@beccabeccabonk]

hi my cat is about 5 months old now, has balance issues, and his left eye is always dilated. my vet suggested it may be FIP, and to keep an eye on him to see if his balance gets worse, but it hasn't in the past month. should i be concerned?

[@StephanySyndrome]

Did you get blood work done?

[@YochevedDesigns]

I fostered a litter of 4 newborn kittens and all of them had huge bellies. One by one they started to fade, and I held them as they died. 😢 I have one kitten left, and she's 4 weeks old. Her belly is still totally bloated, but the vet doesn't seem a bit worried. He isn't interested in doing a fecal exam or any blood work. Maybe it's because she's a feral street cat. I am so angry and frustrated. I've been bottle feeding her every 2 hours around the clock, and I've become very attatched to her.

[@mdr6714]

Sir my 2 years old cat is breathing Rapidly. Infact 120 times in a minute. What can I do? All these clinical test u are saying are not available in Assam, India.

[@cristalmontoya377]

My cat recently got diagnosed with FIP he is about a year and a half old who just recently started showing symptoms, I am now worried about my 7 year old cat. They’ve shared litter boxes and water bowls, she seems fine as of now

[@davidrogafeller7464]

How are your cats doing?

[@changa739]

So it is contagious between other cats because my vet said it wasn’t

[@ummusaydh]

We've been treating our kitten for wet FIP with GS. He has had 6 weeks worth of injections, he is doing fantastically. We are thinking about stopping his treatment as he is doing really well, and not completing the 12 weeks, do you think think that this is the right decision? His blood test at 4 weeks into treatment showed his alumni/globulin ratio was fine. I'm so unsure as what to do.

[@brookebrandt392]

No you have to do the full 12 weeks. The person who got you the meds should have told you that. Even though they look ok they still need the full 12 weeks. I hope you haven’t stopped...

[@angieandrea88]

Pls do not stop. Make the complet 12 week.

[@giginavam1966]

Where can I purchase this treatment?

[@angieandrea88]

You can buy it online but you really need someone to help you go through this. They are many things to follow and maybe the can help you get the treatment. From which Country are you?

[@SR-wp6fl]

My 1 yr.old kitten cat . She was an Egyptian forest cat I had to put her down. She had FIP. The first symptom and only one was occasional bouts of diarrhea. She ate well. Played hard and seemed very healthy. This started at around 5 months of age. Then her belly was getting big. She ate well. I believed she was getting in the sink and drinking water with soap in them or the hubby ice cream. I was very wrong. Two weeks ago she started throwing up. 5 days before I took her to the vet she started mouth breathing and her nose was plugged up. She just turned 1. She was a great cat. I have 2 other indoor cats as well. They are 6 yrs of age. One is siamese and the other is mixed . Both have shared a litter box with her. My siamese was grooming her till the end . She is out of pain now. Watching her suffer was horrible! I'm having sleepless nights. She slept with me. But I am worried about my boys. Thank you for sharing this video.

[@SM-mm9lo]

Your boys will be fine. Stop worrying about them, do not put yourself through more pain than you are already going through. Much love and comfort to you, I know how devastating and hopeless fip is.

[@evernam993m8]

Curing FIP is possible, but the problem is time and cost, in my country, more and more cats abandoned to dead on street because of FIP, this is really sad. Know that some people adopt pet for fun without any attachment and responsibility, and also due to financial reason.

[@dakotashurts440]

My son's cat was diagnosed with FIP. God help him. Any ideas please share

[@BM8C7]

My cat got diagnosed with fip today. His belly looks swollen. My cat does not want to walk he only wants to lay down only. The vet said he's gonna die in a few weeks

[@angieandrea88]

Try to start a Therapie with GS-441524. I hope it will help. My Cat survived FIP with the Therapie.

[@ewelinasambok]

I have a 11 months bengal boy. Recently he started sleeping a lot and had diarrhoea and had fever. We took him to the vets, they done test and kept him over for few days. They told us everything points at FiP. They diagnosed him with anemia. His blood cells did rise so fingers crossed. Atm he is on steroids, eating and drinking well, using cat litter as he should, trying to play but gets tired quicker.he also loves sitting on his big cat tree. We want to give him a chance of survival as we think he does not have this disease but he might have something wrong with his stomach? Any ideas?

[@angelinagua3964]

Our cat was being the same at first then it just kept getting worst and worst like constantly sleeping, not using the litter box, and a very low appetite. They told us it might have something to do with kidneys but ended up being fip I say try to catch it as early. We waited a bit too long and now he’s in a lot of discomfort.

[@ewelinasambok]

@@angelinagua3964 Sorry to hear that. This fip is such a horrible disease. We have him on steroids and some antibiotics so fingers scrossed. We won't give up on him. Does your cat lies in 'loaf' position every time eats or goes for number 2 ?

[@Wilvaaar]

Hello, how long is the life span of a cat that has been diagnosed with FIP (wet)? My cat was diagnosed to be FIP+ and the veterinarian told me that the cat will only live for about 3-4 months. Now it's been 7 months since the diagnosis. How can I be so sure if the diagnosis was wrong? My cat is very well. P.s. the vet used rivalta test. Thanks.

[@OurPetsHealth]

That test is not 100% specific to FIP (none is) and if your cat is healthy 7 months later then I very much doubt that was/is the problem

[@aqua2flare]

Update?

[@ChrisKadaver]

My cat have fluid buildup like crazy. The vet thought it was caused by a heart disease but they couldn't see anything on the xray neither with the ultrasound due to all the build up of fluid. Instead they tried to drain him of fluid. I got to see the fluid in the tubes they extracted and it was quite yellow but also transparent almost like urine. Could that be FIP? They didn't mention anything about FIP. He is 15 years old and have had problem with watery eyes all his life. It looks almost like blood cloths around his eyes. They say it's a 50/50 chance of him surviving if we start giving him the blood pressure medication. But they haven't even been able to listen to his heart due to all the fluid and also they haven't done a blood pressure test either. Tomorrow we'll go back with him to the vet and let them drain more fluid. I read online about GS-441524 . Is it worth a try when they don't know whats causuing the fluid build up or is it to late to do anything if the wet form already gone this far?! He has trouble breathing due to buildup around his lounges. Not that he is panting but you can see him breating all down in his belly.

[@br8tzel492]

AWE so sorry, FIP tends to be in cats 2 yo and under, and there's really no specific test to say "yes, this is FIP"

[@jessiecarleton428]

Is your cat a Maine coon?

[@noorali9806]

Our cat is on day 4 of treatment with GS, we straggling with injections proses.

[@clcl8]

My cat which is 5 months got diagnosed with fip I was only with him for 2 months ……

[@hannahhayes5810]

My kitten (5 mos) has been having bloody stools, sometimes soft, for about 3 mos now. He was diagnosed with giardia now but we are pretty sure he has colitis now. The doctor has him on antibiotics rn. He has red veins on the white parts of his eyes so the doctor is keeping his eye on him for FIP just in case. Is bloody stools a sign of FIP?

[@OurPetsHealth]

Colitis is a symptom that can be caused by many things of which giardia is one. Standard corona virus can cause diarrhoea but in my experience not FIP unless it results in organ failure

[@manale88100]

I hope your kitty is doing fine now. My cat is suffering from bloody stool and the vet diagnosed him with giardia. His bloody stool has not improved even after giardia treatment. I’m very concerned for him now. It’s been 4 months now.

[@hannahhayes5810]

@@manale88100 Hi! My kitten was diagnosed with FIP right after I commented on that video. He has been on treatment (Mutian) for about two months now and he’s almost full cured of FIP. Has your kitten been tested for FIP? It was really strange cause my kitten had no other symptoms except bloody stool so we caught FIP really early on.

[@allisonleah2010]

@@hannahhayes5810 how is your cat doing now? :(

[@MayaDevi-oi9od]

I have 15 cats at home and three cats are positive in fip what I have to do now please advise me what to do

[@ThePhilosophersYawn]

I have 8 cats and 2 were diagnosed with the disease the last 3 days. The first is already in serious condition. I ve researched the treatment hoping to find a way to save them. Its extremely expensive for me, to pay for both of my loving cats I will have to use my whole monthly wage for 3 months without even counting other medical expences. I m desperate.

[@user-sz3nd8cy7y]

Cold baby 28

[@Christina.b2x]

I put my cat down last week a 7 years old beautifull loving and amazing healthy cat, he started to caugh 2 years prior and lost apetite i saw his abdomen contracted as he was breathing i though of asthma, i brought him to the emergency clinic, i was never told about fip but he had water on the lungs they said no chance most put down i did broke my hearth and found out about fip 2 days later, why dont vet know about this my hearth is so broken ,i wish i knew 2 days earlyer my baby would still be with us, so sad i am so angry 😢

[@BriEntAnderson]

My poor bengal cat has it in middle stage dry FIP. We're hydrating him with electrolyte fluids and giving him ointment to gain apettite and feeding him gruel with a bit of kitten formula mix and expressing his bladder to pee.

[@user-rv9jm4vx8u]

Hi , How’s your cat now ?

[@em1ownerify]

We have a 9 month cat and he just keeps getting fatter. Our other cat though is super skinny. I can’t tell if it’s obesity or a underlining issue. He does kind of breath heavier but seems to be ok. He plays, runs, eats a lot. He does meow when going the bathroom. I’m so confused at what exactly might be the issue with him.

[@angieandrea88]

Pls check the Temperatur at home. If its higher then 39°c have to see a vet. If you are not sure then pls go to a Vet! My Cat got FIP many months ago and we treated him. Before we diagnos it he eat and get on the toilett “normaley“. But he had fever and water in the belly! Sry i know that my english sucks :D.

[@em1ownerify]

@@angieandrea88 I just appreciate the response. Is your cat ok? We set a vet appointment for next week but vets are so expensive. I want him to live happily and healthy. So it’s very disheartening to see if he’s actually got a real concern or issue. The place we got him said he was getting over a respiratory infection but was all cleared up. His left eye will almost always be leaking water. He lays on his back and let’s us pet his stomach. He acts totally normal but is definitely weirdly shaped

[@angieandrea88]

@@em1ownerify my cat has fight the FIP with the treatment. He is fine :) thx. I rly know how expensiv vets are but pls see your Cat as a Family member. If he has fever you have to go earlier! Can i ask your from which Country you are?

[@em1ownerify]

@@angieandrea88 he’s been sorta oddly shaped when we got him at 6 months but he seems to get bigger and bigger. He is now almost a year. He’s always eaten a lot and I was unable to watch my gfs routine for feeding so we’ve always chalked it up at him just being fat but lately he’s just looked odd and we are double guessing now looking at all symptoms and possibilities. We’re in Richmond Virginia. We set the vet up. It’s not been a sudden change in his body this has been going on for 6 months

[@rushdahussain6260]

Hello there, can i order this to uae please My 6 months kitten has been diagnosed with fip and vet advised me to just give me on her.

[@Leemon556]

I bought a drug from my Chinese friend and saved my pet life, it is a new drug and it is free, thanks God, it works

[@kloud8149]

@@Leemon556 from where?

[@jackylee2676]

China@@kloud8149

[@sujasuja2051]

Please help I am from India Bangalore My cat diagnosed with FIP Which drug showed be given

[@meowmeow8319]

A drug called "GS-441524" Is able to help your cat ❤️🐈

[@VoidOrca]

I'm going to sub so i can keep up with this. 2 years ago my cat died of FIP and now my new kitten who just came 3 days ago is going to die due to FIP💔 i just can't

[@OurPetsHealth]

I'm so sorry

[@br8tzel492]

go on fb to share your kitten's story of fip, look for a group called FIP Warriors. There is treatment, but it's expensive and not approved here in US yet, so it's difficult to get. We are on day 4 of the 84 day treatment plan. My Rascale is getting beter!!!! He is starting to see again and he doesn't lay all day in his basket! Small steps, but we are only on day 4, can't wait to see what he's like on day 20 or day 84.... good luck

[@Phyllip21]

@@br8tzel492 hey man how is he my cat has it and we are going to get it do you think it will work

[@br8tzel492]

@@Phyllip21 DEFINITELY!! We are on day 56 and it’s miraculous. By day 10 he could see again! Definitely. The sooner the better.

[@br8tzel492]

@@Phyllip21 There’s different names for the medication. We chose CAPELLA, apparently it’s a good one. Good luck, let me know if you have any other questions or concerns. Happy to help!😸

[@jpc1tube]

How about Hidroxy .... (Censured) for Fip treatment.

[@hanakei.crochet]

My understanding is that Hydroxy[...] wouldn’t work because besides being controversial for the treatment of COVID-19 in humans, the coronavirus that causes FIP in cats is not the same coronavirus as COVID-19. It’s a different virus and therefore it’s not effective.

[@thymythymyth]

@@hanakei.crochet lol you didn’t censor hydroxychloroquine

[@BannedByMe]

My cat is diagnosed with wet FIP he is 6 months old. 2 days ago he started sleeping a lot and lost energy and any will to play. So i took him to the vet yesterday they said it is most likely FIP. This morning the belly got big and I just took him from all day of tests and they confirmed its FIP. They told me £8000 for the treatment and there is no guarantee. They told me 1-2 weeks remaining. I don't have this money and its not covered by the insurance, so i am wondering is there anyway getting the drug myself in the UK as i couldn't find. I found one place they sell 25mg for £587. Is that enough what kind of dosage? Please help ASAP

[@OurPetsHealth]

It is available commercially in the UK but the cost of this drug is unfortunately super high. I'm sorry

[@BannedByMe]

@@OurPetsHealth We couldn't afford it. We put him to sleep yesterday as his belly got big, he started yowling ocasionaly and was mewoing alot, the fur was constantly straigh up rather than relaxed, he was having horrible diaharea, lost 1.1 kilogram, had constant temperature and was having difficulties walking. Althogh it seemed that he was still enjoying petting. That was one of the hardest decisions of my life. I was there with him when they put him to sleep, to comfort him, I think he didn't feel pain in the process. It was a pink colour injection. It was given true his right leg. Honeslty i could hold back my tears as much as i wanted to, it was really hearbreaking, i think it took about 3 seconds and he was gone before the whole injection was delivered. Then the vet put checked the hearbeat and said he is gone. I tried to close his eyes, but i couldn't i staied about 1 minute with him after that maybe less, but i couldn't stay any longer. I am not sure it was the right decision to stay with him during the process, because these 1-2 minutes keep my mind ocupied and i am mentally strong, but i didn't want to see doctors in a vet office for the last time. So my advice is if you are not mentally strong that you maybe skip the procedure. Now i think of the vets that are putting pets to sleep every now and then how stressfull that might be. The vets in the clinic were very considarate they asked for all people to wait outside so there was nobody in the clinic apart from the receptionits and the doctor. She gave me enough time, and wasn't pushy for an answer as it take me a while to answer to some of here questions as i was battling my feelings. It's a horrible feeling when i came back after work and i kicked one of the meowing toy balls and it meowed and I turned like surprised is Leo here? Then i realised it was the ball, and then you see his bows the water fountain, the cat tree, the toilet, the beds, the toys and now you have to put them away and they still have his scent... The illness is horrible and it progressed so rapidly and fast that i couldn't believe it. We found the drug in China much cheaper, but even the express delivery was not going to be fast enough. It's a shame really something so young and pure to go that way. I really hope in the future that we learn to treat the deaseas cheaper and more succesfull or to invent a vaccine that can protect our pets. Thanks for the video it summiresed a lot of information quickly that took me hours to find and confirm. To anyone else reading, you are probably reading because your cat has FIP, i really hope you manage to cure him/her. RIP Leo, you were awesome.

[@fatimamalik8375]

How is your cat what happened?

[@BannedByMe]

@@fatimamalik8375 He died...

[@meritatoon3494]

Does it cause high or low temperature?

[@OurPetsHealth]

Generally high to begin with then low if very sick

[@meritatoon3494]

@@OurPetsHealthok, thanks for the reply 🙏

[@zoila30]

I took my cat to get a titer for Feline Coronavirus and the titer came out 1:1600 . The vet said it’s positive . So does that mean he has FIP? 😢

[@littleshell2748]

They think mine has it😭 but can it be kidney desiese also tho dont they do the same? And can we get that treatment somehow? Please tell me asap

[@OurPetsHealth]

blood tests would show kidney disease. Talk to your vet about this as well as the potential for treatment

[@angelinagua3964]

If it turns out to be FIP, there’s a Facebook group called “FIP warriors” who sell a vaccine that has done wonders

[@KyleenDrake]

How do they test to see if cats have FIP? A blood test? And in an environment like a cat café, adoption center, ect, how do they keep from spreading it? Quarantine area?

[@angieandrea88]

Did you have a suspectes on FIP?

[@KyleenDrake]

@@angieandrea88 FIP is spreading across the US. More cases by the year. I do my homework BEFORE anything else. Asking questions, learning, doing research is part and parcel of protecting these animals.

[@angieandrea88]

@@KyleenDrake i make a rly longe and detail comment 1 monats ago, but its in german... There is write down what happend with my Cat and witch tests i make

[@KyleenDrake]

@@angieandrea88 How to prevent the spread of FIP and other feline illnesses is my question. How do you test to see if a cat is a carrier before symptoms appear? A blood test at vet? Something lost in translation here? >.< Guten morgan. If the wild population, the feral population of an area, becomes infected, isn't any outdoor cats that belong to my neighbors at risk?

[@hilda.laura.amaral]

Please please... let your viewers know that the treatment is available even tho is not yet approved. Cat owners have the right to try save their cats. I was advice to put my cat to sleep yesterday and later on I found out that people are using this treatment already with very goods results. I wish this information was given to me before since it is not right to say that there is no treatment bc there is. Im heartbroken because I know my cat would have survive this. She was much still having appetite, jumping her tower and going bathroom on her own. She was a fighter and deserved a chance besides putting her to rest :( cats in worse conditions than her got better in the first days of treatment. So please inform people there is a choice even if doctors cant officially administer them. I would have done everything to have her back and hate the fact i found this only after her death. Please!

[@ess1415]

Hi Hilda - thank you for sharing your response on this and I’m so sorry to hear about your kitty. My own 2-year-old fur baby is on antibiotics to treat a fever and medication to help with a bit of weight loss. The vet thinks it’s food allergies, but a blood test will rule out FIP, among a host of other diseases. Can you share some more information on this treatment for FIP that you’ve mentioned? I’d love to learn more.

[@hilda.laura.amaral]

@@ess1415 I'm so sorry I got to you this late and hope you were able to find the information you need. Another person already provide you with the name of the group on facebook: FIP WARRIORS. There is also a same other group for vets. People are encouraged to list their pet exams and reports of treatments. They do not sell anything there but they have brands they trust and will advise you upon the results people are having with their pets. After I put my Evee to sleep I read so much about it and it hurts even more just to think about it :'( I dont wish this feeling for anyone. I hope your cat doesnt have FIP but if it has I hope you are able to try or at least have the choice that I didnt had :'( Check with the group and keep informed with the vet. The treatment is very long, can be quite expensive, but I wish I could have tried. If you can, keep me informed

[@hilda.laura.amaral]

@@kralece You actually explained quite well! I'm on the USA group and it was more to help me coop with my pain. I got angry that this is unknown to many. I would have done everything to treat my baby and it hurts more bc of it. I'm happy that you are trying to save your fur ball :') and i wish much success on this long journey. My goal is too pass the word to as many people as possible so it doesn't happen again. The feeling of "I could have done more" is very heavy... keep me posted if you can

[@user-rv9jm4vx8u]

I am sorry of your loss , very heartbreaking, dont beat yourself up as you surely would’ve done everything to save your kitty ! May I ask you to provide me with the link of trusted sites that have the medication ?

[@hilda.laura.amaral]

@@user-rv9jm4vx8u thank you for your words 🥺 it was very hard and until this day I feel sad and think how things could be different 🖤 Anyway, I’m sorry I only answered now. There’s quite a few groups on Facebook and I think the biggest is FIP FIGHTERS, they will let you know what websites or locations are safe to buy. I used to know, when I managed to get this info late ☹️ but now I don’t remember. There are even a few people that donate some to members, they are very helpful even with grief ❤️‍🩹 Take care and hope you find more info there.

[@michiko5143]

My cat had FIP. I lost her today because of it :

[@kayneaprp6535]

Hi my kitten has FIP and is in critical state he is being admitted at the vet, we live in indonesia is thr any antiviral medicine best for kitten and other medication to support ? Please advice thank you

[@angieandrea88]

Hey! Try to get the Medication GS-441524 and someone how help you with the treatment. If i can give you more Information i will comment again.

[@angieandrea88]

You can get in contact with "Fip Fighters" or "Fip warriors 5.0" they work international. You realy need someone who give you advice with the treatment.

[@kayneaprp6535]

@@angieandrea88 hes gone now but thank you

[@angieandrea88]

@@kayneaprp6535 im sry for that :(

[@davidmckinney6577]

Hello buddy ✌️ Dr Alex I see you have a hoodie with our pets health logo on it I'm going to order it and show everyone and tell them about your channel I think of you in the highest way my friend 👍, I used to have a cat named boots. I named him from boots Randolph the saxaphone player.lol..i miss ol boots he was 17 when he left on March 3,1995..I never did find him he was a grey tomcat with white feet and his hind legs were white half way up and it's how I thought of boots...I went to my vet day before yesterday and I was talking to a worker there I had to go get bigfoot meds and I was talking to her and she said my Dr said I was one of her best clients because I care about my animals she said alot of people bring a pet to the doctor and get meds and then never come back to have it refilled and then they sometimes bring back the pet and usually it's too late to help it .I asked if they had a lot of senior dogs come there and she said oh no it was me and one other person who has senior dogs they other being a beagle 17 years old and I know the lady who has him his name is Charlie the beagle... well thank God so far Bigfoot is doing pretty good and Arnold is too... thanks for the video ✌️ buddy 👋😊 good to see you again my friend take care of yourself buddy 👍🙏

[@OurPetsHealth]

You certainly do care David, no doubt about that! you are right that unfortunately we very often see older pets who are only brought in when they are too unwell for us to help as much as we would like

[@davidmckinney6577]

@@OurPetsHealth I really appreciate your compliment Dr Alex I always try to do the very best thing possible for my dogs not to brag but they live in the lap of luxury and I wouldn't have it any other way I would do without to see that they get what they needed .. and I really care about you and your channel I am very thankful for finding your channel back when I did I think you are a very good man 👍 Dr Alex..I can tell you like animals I bet you loved animals when you were small..

[@OurPetsHealth]

Sure did, I grew up with dogs, although I didn't decide I wanted to be a vet until I was about 17

[@davidmckinney6577]

@@OurPetsHealth I'm glad you decided to become a vet I have always loved animals and I grew up with dogs also and I have given a lot of them up throughout my life I have a nice little space I have for a pet cemetery I have marble markers with there names on them individually..I have them ground level so I can mow over them and they all are in caskets and outer container also.. my dog brown eyes was a lost I never got over I had him since I was old enough to know what a dog was I grew up with him and he was 17 when he got killed someone shot him and he walked home and passed away with me holding him it was a very traumatic time it hurts to remember my daddy was on a mission to find out who done it but we never did find out who done it because he came out of the woods and it could have been anyone but he talked to everyone around her it wouldn't do for me to find out who done it to him even this day all these years later it was December 3, 1990. He was the best dog and he was very healthy at 17 years old he was part beagle and bird dog.. me and my dad made his casket and he had someone with a welder make him a steel burial vault..I had a basset hound named claude after brown eyes passed away ol claude lived to be 14 and he passed away in the vet office they were giving him a iv when he passed away the vet said that his heart bursted..I made his casket and had his vault made.. well Dr Alex don't let me bring you down talking about my animals that have passed away and now my daddy he is gone to now... bigfoot is doing really good today and Arnold is too.. Arnold is watching tv a painting show with the late Bob ross on public broadcasting network.. PBS.. have a wonderful blessed day my friend 🙏