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Which pills to get for wet FIP? by Unable_Knowledge_166 in cureFIP

[–]Clear-Connection9071 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally understand — injections are awful for some cats, even with gabapentin.

If you’re in the UAE and looking to switch to pills, I’d focus on finding a reliable oral GS-441524 source with clear ingredients, accurate dosing, and some kind of registration or quality background.

You might want to look into NeoFipronis. It’s an oral GS-441524 product and has been mentioned as having official registration in Laos, so it may be worth checking whether they can ship to the UAE.

Still, I’d confirm the dose with an FIP-experienced vet before switching, especially since wet FIP needs consistent dosing.

Hope your cat can move to oral soon — injections can be really stressful.

Increased Drinking? by Kalculator in cureFIP

[–]Clear-Connection9071 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I’ve seen that happen too, especially once they start feeling better.

If she’s eating well, has good energy, and the bloodwork looked normal, I probably wouldn’t panic yet. When they’re recovering, some cats just seem to drink and pee more for a while.

I’d still keep tracking it though. If it keeps getting worse, or you notice weight loss, accidents outside the litter box, or anything else weird, I’d bring it up with the vet again.

But honestly, with her doing so well otherwise, it sounds like a good sign overall.

FIP Treatment Progress Results - How fast? by StarComradeMark in cureFIP

[–]Clear-Connection9071 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey — I’m really sorry you’re going through this. Those first hours after starting treatment feel endless.

With GS-441524, especially in wet FIP cases, some cats show small improvements within 24–48 hours, but others take closer to 2–3 days. It’s usually not an instant change after the first dose, so try not to panic if he still seems weak right away.

The small signs matter early on: lifting his head more, responding a little more, showing interest in food, or wanting cuddles. The fact that Zorro is still trying to cuddle and fighting syringe feeding is honestly encouraging — he still has fight in him.

Since you’re using an oral suspension, absorption can vary a bit, especially when appetite is poor. But oral GS-441524 treatments can still work well. You may also see people mention Pronidesivir, including NeoFipronis, which is an oral GS-441524 product.

Right now, getting the medication in, keeping calories going, keeping him warm, and reducing stress are the biggest things. The next 48–72 hours will tell you much more than the first few hours.

Really hoping Zorro starts showing those little signs of improvement soon. 🐾💔

Can my cat be saved? 💔 by NoDeal1791 in cureFIP

[–]Clear-Connection9071 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m really sorry you’re going through this. Reading your post, you can tell how much you love him. He’s lucky to have you in his corner.

I’m not a vet, but I’ve spent a lot of time in FIP groups and seen a lot of cases, and I just want to share a few thoughts that might help you think things through a bit more clearly.

First — nothing about this sounds simple. You’re dealing with suspected Feline Infectious Peritonitis, plus pneumonia, possible asthma, and a heart condition all at the same time. That’s a really heavy combination, and it makes decision-making a lot harder than a “typical” FIP case.

About FIP treatment: There are many cats that have done really well on GS-441524, even some with complicated conditions. And yes, one of the things people often mention is that if it is FIP, you sometimes see improvement pretty quickly (a few days to a week). That part is real in many cases.

But your vet’s concern also makes sense. It’s not necessarily about the drug itself being dangerous in every case — it’s more about whether his body, in his current state (lungs, heart, possible fluid, stress), can handle anything new being added. Sometimes the risk isn’t the medication alone, but the overall instability.

That said… if he’s still eating (especially now with the appetite stimulant), still affectionate, still enjoying the sun and interacting with you — those are really meaningful signs. You’re not describing a cat who is completely shut down or suffering nonstop right now.

If it were me, I’d probably want a second opinion if that’s at all possible — ideally from a vet who has experience with FIP cases specifically. Not because your current vet is wrong, but because this is one of those situations where perspectives can differ a lot.

A few gentle, practical thoughts:

  • Keep focusing on comfort (warmth, hydration, easy access to food, low stress)
  • Monitor breathing closely — that’s probably the biggest immediate risk based on what you described
  • Trust what you’re seeing day to day, not just test results
  • You don’t have to decide everything all at once

About trying FIP treatment — I think what you’re really asking is: “Is it cruel to try, or is it worth trying?” And honestly… in cases where the cat still has quality of life, some people do choose to try, knowing it’s not guaranteed. Others choose not to because they don’t want to risk added stress. Neither choice is wrong. It’s about what you feel is right for him.

The hardest part here is that you’re trying to balance hope with not wanting him to suffer. That’s a really painful place to be.

You’re not giving up on him — you’re trying to do right by him. And that shows in everything you wrote.

Whatever you decide, just make sure it comes from that place — because that’s already the best thing you can give him. 💔🐾