What should I feed my cat during the treatment?

Freshly cooked fish, chicken and other natural foods.  If your cat has diarrhoea, consider switching to dry cat food for a few days until diarrhoea stops.
 

How long is the treatment?

The recommended length of treatment is 12 weeks. However, the actual treatment length may depend on many factors such as how quickly your cat responds to the treatment,  the stage of the FIP infection when you began the treatment, and your personal financial situation. 

 

Can GS-441524 be used along with other medications?

Yes, GS is an antiviral treatment, and can be used with other medications to improve the overall health of your cat.  However, Lysine is NOT recommended to use along with GS.

 

Can FIP be transmitted to other cats?

One of the concerns that often arises is whether cats infected with FIP will transmit the disease to other cats, especially in a multicat household. The answer is NO, a cat with FIP will not transmit the FIP virus to other cats. It also won't spread to other pets species and humans.

 

How is FIP Disease Transmitted in Cats?

However, keep in mind that the infectious virus is the source of FIP virus in cats, which is the Feline Coronavirus (FCOV) or also known as Corona in Cats. FCOV is a feline coronavirus that occurs in cats and is only transmitted between cats, and not to humans or other pet species. FCOV is usually asymptomatic and may cause diarrhea. Nearly 80% of the global cat population is infected with this virus. However, it is important to note that FCOV itself is not deadly, but it has the risk of mutating into FIP which is fatal to cats if left untreated.

 

Is FIP Transmitted from Cats to Humans?

NO, a cat with FIP will not transmit the FIP virus to other cats. It also won't spread to dogs and humans.

 

What is Dry FIP In Cats?

Dry FIP is another type of FIP disease. Dry FIP, unlike wet FIP, progresses without fluid accumulation in the cat's body. Instead, hard, nodal structures called granulomas form on the cat's body. These granulomas can cause damage to the cat's organs and tissues. The course of dry FIP is usually slower and its symptoms less severe. However, dry FIP can also cause serious health problems and reduce the cat's quality of life. The cause of dry FIP, like wet FIP, is related to the cat's immune system.

 

What is Wet FIP In Cats?

FIP is a feline disease called Feline Infectious Peritonitis. Wet FIP is the most common and dangerous type of this disease, often occurring in kittens between the age of 6 months to 1.5 years old. Wet FIP results in fluid accumulation in the cat's abdominal and thoracic cavity. This liquid is usually yellowish and sticky, causing discomfort by lowering the cat's body temperature.

 

What are the final stages of FIP in cats?

FIP Cats has 3 stages. The final stage is characterized by symptoms such as: Worsening of mid-stage symptoms, Stopping eating, cloudy eyes, loss of coordination or paralysis.

 

Can FIP Cats cure?

Yes, there is an effective treatment for FIP in cats using the antiviral drug called GS-441524. GS-441524 is an antiviral drug developed by Dr. Niels Pedersen in research to cure FIP in cats. It has gone through clinical trials and proven to be very effective in curing cats affected by FIP, with an efficacy rate up to 87%.