Posted by 5 days ago. For those with a high degree of confidence that their cat does have FIP, you can join FIP Warriors. She is now 18 years old and has lived with me now for two years. By Josie F. Turner, Journalist specialized in Animal Welfare. | top Two thirds to three-fourths of all cases of FIP occur in cats 3-18 months of age that originate from pedigreed catteries, shelters, and large multiple-pet cat homes. share. Learn more about FIP: Dr. Gary Whittaker, The Deadly Cat Virus. They talked about an experimental treatment with iniections. What is the best food to give her? As a vet, feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a condition which leaves me feeling rather helpless because there is no effective treatment (Interferon therapy offers a glimmer of hope, but is not proven.) Hang in there. Pippa Elliott, MRCVS Veterinarian Dr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. Right over us is the attic and then the roof. Close. It really worked and also gave him needed water. I'm desperate, the kitten is in hospital while I write. I'm glad to see that the terrible disease might go away. He was a bottle baby runt and he came into my family at a whopping 10 days old. Coronavirus is spread from cat to cat through fecal-oral transmission. My Cat Survived The Almost Always Fatal Wet FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis) Virus [6:52] youtu.be/0kgSGq... 5-7 Minutes. Press J to jump to the feed. Dose will depend on the weight of the cat - each bottle of GS is 5mL liquid at either15mg or 16.57 mg concentration depending on the brand purchased. Did my cat get FIP from the cattery, shelter, or pound? Thank you so much. Practice good personal hygiene and wash your hands if touching different cats, especially if you pet or handle a known FELV positive cat. I painfully learned about Feline FIP, feline infectiousperitonitis, long before I became a veterinarian. (I'd also say make sure it's Grain Free.). Cats ingest the virus by cleaning themselves off after contacting the stool of an infected cat. To our knowledge, coronaviruses cannot be passed from infected cats to humans. FELV, FIV, and FIP are commonly all mistaken for feline AIDS. Legendre, who has his own cat, named Felix, told me, "I believe that polyprenyl immunostimulant helps cats with the dry form of FIP because we have a few cats … My family went to the beach the 22nd through the 28th. I painfully learned about Feline FIP, feline infectiousperitonitis, long before I became a veterinarian. A few weeks back Zod became sick and was off his food. FIP happens when a common and mostly benign virus, called the corona virus, has a mysterious response within the cat and transforms into an immune-mediated virus called FIP. Moderators. If the cat does NOT meet all three criteria, the probability the cat does NOT have FIP is 98.8%. Hi, my 1 year old male cat is suspected to have FIP. Eight of the 60 cats survived over 200 days, and 4 of 60 survived over 300 days. A: Each 5 mL bottle of treatment costs from $80 - $358 depending on the brand.. The FELV virus does not survive for long outside of the infected cat, but may be passed by hands, clothes or other objects. And then my cat (who I left with my parents when I moved to London) got wet fip. save. And one very well known researcher said "Don’t bother." My cat is not well. report. There are two forms of the disease: wet form and dry form. He exited as a healthy cat. Initial dosage per mg/kg has been increased since Dr. Pederson UC Davis trials, which was done at 4 mg/kg. In fact, this virus in cats is amajor reason that I ended up becoming a feline veterinarian. However, I am scared to get another kitten as I am worried that my other cat, a 3 year old moggy, might be a 'carrier' for FIP or at least for Corona virus. Yep. 0 comments. He's huge, he's flooffy, he's loud, and arrogant, oh yeah, and he bit me last Saturday because he's a dick. I received the information verbally, but … Hello, Recently my 9 month old Bengal caught FIP (effusive) and had to be put down. June is Adopt-A-Cat Month® and to celebrate felines, I will devote one blog a week to them during the month of June.. You need a second opinion. 12 weeks of treatment can cost anywhere … I had never evenheard of FIP the day my kitten suddenly had hazy eyes. Your Loki will never forget you, just like you will never forget him, and he knows you loved him beyond imagination. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. She has 5 months and she lived here for not more than 50 days. Q: How much does the 12 weeks of treatment cost? You need to contact Dr. Niels C. Pedersen, Professor Emeritus at the University of California-Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. We took him to the vet where they found a fever of 104F and wound on his chest, suspected from a cat fight. hide. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. My Cat Survived The Almost Always Fatal Wet FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis) Virus [6:52] 5-7 Minutes. One thing I would suggest is to put your cat on a high quality diet with whatever food he likes most. Most supportive care is not required once the GS-441524 is in full effect. Why It's a Problem If Your Cat Stops Eating . Dry form FIP can be more challenging, but usually a combination of observations in a young cat with chronic poor health, including weight loss, cyclic fever, characteristic bloodwork (anemia of chronic disease, decreased albumin, increased globulin, low albumin to globulin ratio, increased absolute neutrophils, decreased absolute lymphocytes, increased bilirubin, etc. share. Phone the vet for advice and if the vet agrees to treat your cat, you'll need to arrange for someone else to transport your cat to the vet for you. But I was desperate and trying everything under the sun. Join FIP WARRIOR group on fb. Cats in multiple-cat households and catteries are also at a higher risk. He looked a lot like your buddy, a friendly, loving floof, we named 'Butterscotch'. GS441524 is the only proven cure for FIP. During these days I brought her to the vet three times and they said that she was okay. My family adopted a stray we found at an event we were working at on the Fourth of July. It looks like you may be inquiring about a medical concern. We took in another kitten (Marv) around 4 months ago and began to introduce them which went extremely well. I flew in to make a call to put my gorgeous beast down. share. u/TheSentinel_1. It has a 93% success rate. When I wrote the post I was pretty shocked. FIP Is Not a Death Sentence! Hi, my 1 year old male cat is suspected to have FIP. Just keep been his friend and keep giving him the best life he could have! I think that's the only thing you really can do in this situation. 686 comments. 9 year old Pixie Bob - Snickers Tyberious. Can’t say u will have the same experience but I was told this for my boy when he was 6 and they said he had a max of two years and he like till he was 14. | top Two thirds to three-fourths of all cases of FIP occur in cats 3-18 months of age that originate from pedigreed catteries, shelters, and large multiple-pet cat homes. Ok, so a year ago I got my first cat, a British Short hair called Zod, great lad. The kitten we got had a small viral infection originally but is better now (wasn't told this upon adoption). Thank you for sharing your story, its nice to not feel totally alone. If you are not inquiring about a medical concern, disregard this message. I wound up sort of forcing my vet to give me a human Zpak in kitty dose for him. he had wet form. Backstory- My cat is 11, almost 12. If he stops eating, mix kitten milk and wet food to make a mush. In a subsequent field study of 60 cats with non-effusive FIP treated with PI, 52 cats (87%) died before 200 days, but eight cats survived over 200 days from the start of PI treatment for and four of those survived beyond 300 days. (Updated on 11/15/2020, please re-read for the most current information if you’ve visited this page before!) I have never, no matter how early the FIP was caught and diagnosed, ever had a cat survive it. 5 Things I Did Wrong When I Took My Cat to the Vet. We took him to the vet where they found a fever of 104F and wound on his chest, suspected from a cat fight. I had never evenheard of FIP the day my kitten suddenly had hazy eyes. 19.3k. ❤️. So I took her to the vet and he said the "stretching" is involuntary, his muscles where cramping :( and that the FIP had affected his brain. Pictures, videos, articles and questions featuring and about cats. But I want to try to save her. Did my cat get FIP from the cattery, shelter, or pound? Because no historical control cat lived longer than 200 days, the conclusion was that PI treatment prolonged the life of some cats with the dry form of FIP. Never regretted my decision. She sent us home with steroids and anti emetics and I am hoping for a long stretch of him remaining comfortable and happy so we can give him as much love as possible. FIP is a very difficult disease to deal with because there are no clinical signs that are specific for the diagnosis of FIP, and no simple blood test to confirm a diagnosis. u/Minifig81. We understand that during this difficult time, cat owners are concerned about how best to care for their feline friends and themselves. We lost our babies Zack and Max to FIP a couple of years ago. Later I noticed that his eyes where twitching. Yea I know it is really used for dry FIP and Harrison had the wet form. I love him. He purrs very loudly too. We were lucky. I will give him all my love. She has a defined lump in her belly, like an extra pouch. I got my vials from there and now my cat is on her 35th day treatment and bloodwork is amazing, Thank you so much, I've already found the group. He's huge, he's flooffy, he's loud, and arrogant, oh yeah, and he bit me last Saturday because he's a dick. Common symptoms of the wet form of FIP include: Common symptoms of the dry form of … Zen By Cat is a non-profit that raises money for FIP research and cure thru donations and affiliate sales of cat related merchandise. Cats can catch the new coronavirus from humans, according to a report released Monday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Press J to jump to the feed. Although FIP is not a particularly common disease, it is important because once a cat develops the disease, the outcome is almost invariably fatal. He could barely walk and would take a few steps and fall and it was devastating. Good luck! I have experienced the upset to what u are deceiving. hide. It’s not just the general, dog-loving public that thinks this. This group consists mostly of cat parents who have used or who are currently using GS to treat FIP. 21.0k. It occurs worldwide in cats of all ages, but the disease is most common in young cats less than two years of age. Other useful links, including a 24/7 chat-based vet consultation, can be found here. My cat has been diagnosed with FIP, about 4 weeks ago. Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a viral disease that occurs worldwide in wild and domestic cats. Once a cat develops clinical FIP, the disease is usually progressive and almost always fatal without therapy that has recently become available, but that has yet to be approved to treat FIP in cats by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (see below). Loving cat owners think they are jerks too. Luckily hes not at the point where the vet even recommended euthanasia, he is just having tummy troubles and weight loss for now. They’ll help you. I love him. FIP is caused by a type of feline enteric coronavirus. share. Depending on the size of the cat, the type of FIP – which affects cats in "wet" or "dry" forms – and the source from which it's purchased, Mutian's cost … last year my male mainecoon cat died from it he was 3,5 years old at the time. He is beautiful.. There are kitties reaching the end of their observation period of 84 days every single day! Just hoping to give u some hope. Posted by just now. I was talking to a vet in this last year and he said this cannot be proven until after they pass. I have had FIP cats, at least so diagnosed, and only one survived and I believe that cat was misdiagnosed. save. He is alert, clear eyed, follows me all around the house all the time, is eating well and drinking well, and jumps onto the chair, couch, and bed daily. it's less than a month that disease made my cat from healthy became sick until he died. All you can do is support your kitty until the time comes to have her gently euthanized. It may also be hard to diagnose in the first place: Some cats with FIP are diagnosed appropriately, but others are diagnosed with FIP but don’t have the disease. u/Skuld. 3 weeks ago he began to become lethargic and wouldn't eat. Q: My six-month old kitten was exposed to another cat who recently passed away from FIP.Marty has tested positive for coronavirus with a titer of 1:400. He lived another 6 wonderful weeks. A few weeks ago I noticed a slow-down and change in her behaviour. After my cat, Roxy, died of FIP, I wanted to set up management guidelines for shelters, breeders and ordinary cat homes – your average cat owner…all three groups. I have two nine month old kittens. It's a VERY nasty disease. €229 raised of €4,000 goal. My cat passed from dry FIP several weeks ago, but survived several months. Here's what I'll do differently next time. But he's almost 5 today and healthy as an ox. It worked. Wet form is faster than the dry, just so you know. I'm going to do my best to make his time left the best possible, even if I have no idea how long that is, He's so lucky to have your love. Thank you, I need this. Please do not allow her to suffer. 228 comments. He went to the vet on 03-12 due to diarrhea and was diagnosed with giardia after an intestinal parasite stool exam was positive. He was treated on steroids and antibiotics and his symptoms were seeming to improve. I take a history, hoping for a simple explanation, such as the cat got into a fight…but, no, she’s strictly indoors and an only pet…and the suspicion of FIP ratchets up a notch. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. During my search at the time I did come across a few apparent wet form cases doing well on the PI. cats dont show pain, dont let him suffer for your own gain. I also know many that are now considered cured who had a rougher time than him. While anecdotally, some cats survive FIP, survival is so rare that the disease is considered fatal. He once survived an apartment fire and yells when he cant go outside. Zac has been cures of ocular dry FIP! If you are self-isolating you will not be able to go to the vet with your cat for emergency treatment. Primarily affecting young cats (less than two years of age) and those that are 10 years of age and older, FIP is caused by infection with the feline infectious peritonitis virus (FIPV), a Time is of the essence with a FIP cat. But some do. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. Definitely a bummer. FIP is on the rise probably due to increasing numbers of rescue operations where kittens may be bottle-fed, weaned early, and exposed to large amounts of FECV virus. I am sorry to hear that. Help my cat Toshji to survive FIP. My cat lets me hold him like a baby for hours. So there is hope. Getting your cat on GS-441524 is the most important step toward helping them survive FIP. My Gizmo was diagnosed with FIP at age 1. Your cat's lack of eating can also be a symptom of a disease or problem that's causing pain or discomfort. Some cats also need a bit of additional support such as an appetite stimulant or anti-nausea to help control the symptoms of FIP. Try and keep his immune system as strong as possible. save. My indoor cat disappeared after running away to the attic and we have been searching for her all day. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Dose will depend on the weight of the cat - each bottle of GS is 5mL liquid at either15mg or 16.57 mg concentration depending on the brand purchased. My kitty died in my arms at 5am in a pet hospital on Christmas ... Mourning/Loss. Not all cats exposed to FIP will develop the disease; the majority of cats exposed to it will not get sick. Also, I had my older cat Hoot before I got Ramsey. The diagnosis of FIP kills more cats than the actual disease because it's so often misdiagnosed and people euthanize their cats. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Coronaviruses in cats and other companion animals: where does SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 fit? My kitten has the swollen belly and some breath issues - but she still eats and walk. The FELV virus does not infect people. There are many strains of coronavirus, and most of them cause no disease in cats. u/Blissfull. And tomorrow, hopefully, we'll start the treatment. They say it’s not contagious but I think having the infected kitten in the house played a part. I'm sorry. 100% Upvoted. However, we have since adopted another kitten. Not all cats infected with the virus causing FIP will become ill, but cats who do develop signs of FIP will likely succumb to the disease eventually. We caught it relatively early as he was still eating and drinking etc, and within 24 hours of first dose his fever broke and he started to slowly play. I honestly can't believe this is happening, I am so devastated. I have to try. Feline infectious peritonitis is a viral disease of cats that is seen worldwide. My cat was diagnosed with dry FIP this week. Share. I’m so sorry to hear this. Lost my baby to FIP last August at 15 months of age. They were full of love and cuddles. I found a cat last night half frozen. report. He'll be 7 come this July. While this group does not represent or endorse any GS manufacturer, it can help connect you with different suppliers of GS441524. ), and a … While anecdotally, some cats survive FIP, survival is so rare that the disease is considered fatal. The house was cleaned top to bottom, everything disinfected or discarded, and so on. I’m self-isolating due to COVID-19 and my cat needs to go to the vet. Here is a recent question I received from a reader. As the breeder had a 12 month health guarantee she has offered to give me a new kitten. He was treated on steroids and antibiotics and his symptoms were seeming to improve. Nearly three years later, Smokey is … What should I do? Cohen knows firsthand the power of these antivirals. I even taught them how to sit. April 25, 2019. Cat Picture. When my boy was sick with FIP I started him on polyprenal immunostimulant. my question: 1. is it possible that fip … However, the virus can survive longer within dried litter and feces, hence the need for cleaning. The vet just called, they said that they will know for sure if it's fip tomorrow, but probably it is. I am so sorry towards my 2 adult 10 years old cats because I brought a kitten with FIP and I am afraid those 2 adult cats got infected already. Kali our female tabico and Kibo our little male tabby. report. Internet hasn't good news for me, I need hope: if there's a story of a cat healed of this disease, I NEED to hear it. Overall, FIP occurs in 0.3% of cats, but can occur in 1-5% (or more) of cats in high density situations such as catteries or rescue groups. It comes in injectable and pill form, though injectable is preferred if there are any GI symptoms as these can negatively affect the absorption of oral meds. This is what really matters. RIP Loki, your eyes are shining stars at night now. Antivirals My cat passed away from FIP on 2019, February 16th at 2:14 PM. We life on the last floor(4th floor) of a small apartment building. My boy is now 11 months post treatment for wet FIP using GS-441524. I used that medicine on a FIP cat myself a few months ago, it really drained my finances, the cat didn't survive. Cats have an independent nature, and in many ways, they just put up with humans, and sometimes they just put up with other cats too. Still makes me cry. Recently, I had a series of conversations with a pair of cat-owning clients about the diagnosis of feline infectious peritonitis in their beloved cat.I use the term “diagnosis” a bit cautiously since one of the difficulties in these conversations is the lack … We must be strong! After a visit to the vet we realised he had water on the stomach and it was Wet FIP. I looked for a lot of groups with owner of cats with the same disease. In 1970, the coronavirus that causes FIP was isolated and characterized. Read the rules and the FAQ first. The only problems are the fluid that needs drained periodically and some vomiting- about twice a week. FIP – Breaking News That You Should Know!! 12 weeks of treatment can cost … Hes quite the diva. Keeping our cat safe from certain dangers can be difficult when these dangers are invisible to the human eye. I am really sorry to hear that and know you'll love him so much he will cherish his time left. And now, now she has FIP. His own cat, Smokey, was part of a 2016 clinical trial at the University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine. please email me your remedies to antz2205@gmail.com Thank you. Your reddit account must be older than 10 days AND have at least 50 combined karma to post. My cat has feline leukemia and started vomiting everything up. I'm sorry... We lost our boy Theon in May 2017. I'm sure your efforts to make his time left the best it can be will help him get through this easier and more comfortably. Reddit meet my cat Kyo. Mostly all cats have the coronavirus, but only a few mutate to determine FIP. hello doc, i wanna ask about fip. I just wish I felt like that was enough. We were diagnosed october 3, 2019 and started injections the next day. If she had FIP, she would be dead by now, but she is going strong. Right before Christmas, noticed he was having urinary problems, so took him into the Vet, and he had FIP. If I'm correct it's that one. It is now 6 mg/kg for wet fip and is higher for occular or neuro forms. Thank you!! Regardless of the reason, it's a major concern if your cat stops … Said no and took him home. Because they can be asymptomatic, it is important to test each new cat or kitte 3 weeks ago he began to become lethargic and wouldn't eat. My Cat is FIV Positive - Treatment and Life Expectancy . 19.3k. Although these diseases can have similar symptoms and are viral diseases, they are very different from each other. She's stopped running and jumping and is very sluggish. In the latest issue of Cat Watch, there's a little article about FIP and advances being made. My Gizmo was diagnosed with FIP at age 1. Yesterday I was shocked, I didn't expect it. 0 comments. My Cat Survived The Almost Always Fatal Wet FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis) Virus [6:52] youtu.be/0kgSGq... 5-7 Minutes. This is really great. He has had his abdomen drained twice. It is caused by a type of virus called a coronavirus, which tends to attack the cells of the intestinal wall. Message the mods. A: Each 5 mL bottle of treatment costs from $80 - $358 depending on the brand.. You're a wonderful human for giving him the gift of being loved for his entire life. But now I know there's a solution. thank you, I really hope I can put my own emotions aside for his sake, http://www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/Health_Information/brochure_ftp.cfm. I feel you, also had to go through this with benji a few years ago. Took him in and they withdrew fluids and ran tests, an hour later they diagnosed him with FIP. I feel optimistic! We got him from the shelter 3 months ago and he is about 1 to 1 1/2 years old. Remember not many are as lucky as him to have a best friend.. hide. 2. Easiest thing to do would be to contact the Facebook group FIP Warriors 5.0 and make your first post and talk to a moderator. All I knew was thatsomething was very wrong with my kitty's ordinarily gorgeous cat eyes. Smokey entered the trial with FIP. He was a bottle baby runt and he came into my family at a whopping 10 days old. He started to swell and lose his appetite. 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