How do I know if my cat has FIP? Diagnosing FIP Using GS diagnostically Because FIP can be a very fast killer, one quick way to move toward a confirmed FIP diagnosis or to eliminate FIP as a potential cause of the observed symptoms, is to immediately administer GS diagnostically.  Because GS only works on FIP, if […]
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FIP Treatment Tips
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FIP Undiagnosed Versus Treated
The kitten in the photos in this column developed eye issues and the owner took it to the vet several times; however, the vet’s prescribed treatment was not working and its eyes were getting worse. Repeatedly, the owner was told to just continue antibiotics and wait. She finally reached out for other opinions and connected […]
Have You Tried Clipnosis For Easier Injections?
I wanted to share this because it looks like it could have helped us with Josh’s FIP Injections. This scientific technique of using a device to scruff a cat has been around for years, just not in my bubble of knowledge until now. Ohio State University has an excellent article about the research and results […]
Using GS-441524 Diagnostically When FIP Is Suspected
GS-441524 As A Diagnostic (Click to read more about diagnosing FIP) In cases where FIP is the presumptive diagnosis, an alternative to extensive additional lab work or procedures is to use GS diagnostically. GS441 does not treat or cure any condition other than FIP therefore if the cat begins to respond after a few doses, […]
Josh Versus The Grim Reaper
THE REAPER HAS COME FOR JOSH AGAIN… Josh has had three death sentences since he arrived at The Duncan Home For Wayward Cats in March 2021. First, he tested FeLV+, then in July 2021 he developed FIP, and now in Jan 2023 a deadly tumor in his chest and accumulated fluid in his chest are trying […]
Josh Bloodwork And FeLV Quant PCR Tests
At the very bottom of spreadsheet click and drag the horizontal scroll bar right to reveal additional months of test results and tips about interpreting the values. Just below the scroll bar or you can also select a tab for a month and view the actual test result documents. Or Click To Access The Spreadsheet […]
Injections or Pills For FIP?
The applicability of injections or pills can vary by circumstance, by a cat’s symptoms, and by a cat’s demeanor, and depending if digestive tract issues like vomiting or diarrhea are present, so please understand that I am just offering my perspective after having given ten days of twice-daily injections (20 total injections) and the remaining […]
How Do I Know If My Cat Has FIP?: Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
What Is FIP? What is Feline Infectious Peritinitis (FIP)? (Cornell University) Overview of Feline Infectious Peritinitis (FIP)Â (Merk Manual) Diagnosis of Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)Â (National Laboratory of Medicine) Diagnostic Tests Available For Diagnosing Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) (Sage Journals) Diagnostic trees to reach a likely diagnosis of FIPÂ (European Advisory Board On Cat Diseases) […]
Saving Josh From FIP
Josh had displayed no symptoms before he went for neuter surgery on 04/06/2022 when a blood test revealed that he had Feline Leukemia (FeLV+) and the vet recommended euthanasia. I declined that option. The average life expectancy after FeLV+ diagnosis is 2.5 years. Josh is 11 months old at this writing. When diagnosed with FeLV […]