Pre-FIP symptoms:
Weight loss, shortness of breath, increased body temperature, reluctance to eat, and general discomfort.
Weight loss, shortness of breath, increased body temperature, reluctance to eat, and general discomfort.
Abdominal swelling (ascites is formed due to fluid leakage from the abdominal cavity), loss of appetite, etc.
The condition will further worsen with movement disorders, dehydration, eye lesions, anemia, and organ failure.
The treatment of FIP has always been a complex and challenging issue. The research team is trying to develop drug treatments for FIP, including the antiviral drug GS441524. However, GS441524 has been effective in curing wet FIP, dry FIP, ophthalmic and neurological FIP. With the discovery of GS441524, the treatment of FIP has made revolutionary progress, increasing the survival rate of FIP treatment from nearly 0 to more than 85%.
GS441524 is available in oral and injectable forms. The treatment regimen calls for daily dosing for 12 weeks. Most cats will experience significant improvement in physical symptoms within the first 1-3 days, but a full course of treatment is required to completely eradicate the virus.
FIP is one of the most misunderstood and commonly misdiagnosed diseases. Read more about recommended tests and diagnostics.
Whether you plan to treat palliatively, or pursue a cure for FIP, we'll cover all FIP treatment options that are currently available.
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We've been there. After hearing the FIP diagnosis, a million questions come to mind. We'll try to answer the most commonly asked here.
The recommended treatment period is 84 days (12 weeks).
It is advised to conduct a full panel blood test every 30 days during the treatment period.