Are there any cures or cures for FIP?
PI is approved to treat feline herpes; however, it is used off-label to treat feline infectious peritonitis. It is not a cure of FIP, but there have been some long term FIP survivors. PI is best suited for dry FIP, and the success rate (defined as surviving 1 year or more) is approximately 10%.
What’s the best dosage for wet and dry FIP?
For wet & dry FIP without neurological or ocular symptoms, the recommended dosage starts at 5mg (GS) x weight (kg) / GS concentration per 1mL = dose per 24 hr. Ocular FIP cats require a starting dosage of 8mg/kg MINIMUM. Neurological cases start at a minimum of 10mg/kg. These figures are only a guide.
What kind of ultrasound is needed for dry FIP?
Dry FIP causes lesions to whichever organs are affected by the virus. An ultrasound can reveal whether or not lesions are present, as well as check for enlarged mesenteric lymph node (s) and enlarged kidneys. During the ultrasound, a fine needle aspiration of the lesions may be done in the office, and with typically no need for anesthesia.
How are steroids used to treat FIP in cats?
It is entirely palliative in nature, i.e. it’s purpose is to keep the cat comfortable for however much time he/she has left. Steroids are inexpensive and can help provide temporary comfort to an FIP cat by increasing appetite, reducing fever, reducing inflammation, and with wet FIP, steroids may also help to reduce the effusion.
PI is approved to treat feline herpes; however, it is used off-label to treat feline infectious peritonitis. It is not a cure of FIP, but there have been some long term FIP survivors. PI is best suited for dry FIP, and the success rate (defined as surviving 1 year or more) is approximately 10%.
For wet & dry FIP without neurological or ocular symptoms, the recommended dosage starts at 5mg (GS) x weight (kg) / GS concentration per 1mL = dose per 24 hr. Ocular FIP cats require a starting dosage of 8mg/kg MINIMUM. Neurological cases start at a minimum of 10mg/kg. These figures are only a guide.
It is entirely palliative in nature, i.e. it’s purpose is to keep the cat comfortable for however much time he/she has left. Steroids are inexpensive and can help provide temporary comfort to an FIP cat by increasing appetite, reducing fever, reducing inflammation, and with wet FIP, steroids may also help to reduce the effusion.
What’s the success rate of polyprenyl for FIP?
PI is best suited for dry FIP, and the success rate (defined as surviving 1 year or more) is approximately 10%. Polyprenyl is used to enhance and strengthen the cat’s immune system, ideally to allow the cat to fight off the virus.
Are there any new antiviral drugs for FIP?
GS441524 and GC376 are the two new antiviral drugs responsible for all the recent excitement. And to be fair, they show the greatest promise. Most of the attention has focused on GS441 as it’s often called. A preliminary paper published last year showed encouraging results in a small study.
Are there any palliative treatments for FIP cats?
For many years, steroid treatment was the only option for FIP cats. It is entirely palliative in nature, i.e. it’s purpose is to keep the cat comfortable for however much time he/she has left.
How often can you take gs441 for FIP?
GS441 comes in both injectable form, and as of June 2019, a pill form. Both are administered daily and the dose is based on the weight of the cat. For wet & dry FIP without neurological or ocular symptoms, the recommended dosage is 5mg (GS) x weight (kg) / GS concentration per 1mL = dose per 24 hr.
Which is the most effective treatment for FIP?
Treatment of neurological and/or ocular FIP. The only effective treatment for neurological and/or ocular FIP is an antiviral drug such as GS-441524. The minimum dosage regimen for this form of FIP should be 5 mg/kg, SC, q24 h for at least 12 weeks.
Is there a black market cure for FIP?
Later that same night, Amy and Christophe drove to Torrance to meet a couple they met through FIP Warriors who had a few vials to spare of a black-market drug for FIP-infected cats. Amy handed over $441 in cash for the illicit, possibly life-saving drug.
GS441524 and GC376 are the two new antiviral drugs responsible for all the recent excitement. And to be fair, they show the greatest promise. Most of the attention has focused on GS441 as it’s often called. A preliminary paper published last year showed encouraging results in a small study.
Is there a cure for FIP in cats?
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