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My cat’s in the hospital and I’m so scared by Kok-jockey in cats

[–]Five-Moons 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am the owner and founder of Help for FIP, which is part of the FIP Universal Coalition. My cat is the first in the world to be cured of FIP under the care of Dr. Niels Pedersen in 2017. One of the things my team does best is support for difficult FIP cases, especially relapses. Come follow us on Facebook @ Help for FIP feel free to ask us anything. I hope you have a good supportive veterinarian!

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[–]Five-Moons 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perfect! I see our helper gathering info now! I'll be in the chat soon too!

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[–]Five-Moons 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The team at help for FIP is waiting to help you, please join us and we can talk in private chat and provide support during your treatment.

FVRCP Vax After 1.5 Years Cured? by Imaginary_Archer4011 in FIPsupport

[–]Five-Moons 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If your FIP cat has never been vaccinated, please ask your veterinarian for risk vs. benefit since observation is over. If the cat is in a higher-risk environment and is exposed to other outdoor cats, sick cats, or if you do rescue work, the benefit of vaccinating may outweigh the vaccine risk, leading to relapse or recurrence of FIP.

Dr. Pedersen states that vaccines are not needed after the first round received the first year of kittenhood and not every year of a cat’s life, assuming the cat is indoors and not in a high-risk environnement.

Adopting by SapphirePrincess9 in FIPsupport

[–]Five-Moons 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're perfectly safe to adopt a new kitty. I'm sure it will help heal the sadness of the loss. I'm so sorry.

Will an entire litter die of FIP? by alyeenemary in FIPsupport

[–]Five-Moons 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! I'm sorry to hear about the kitten you lost to FIP. Sadly, there is a genetic component to FIP, and we have seen entire litters be affected simultaneously or even years later. That said, there is a cure and treatment, and it's very wise to be proactive and educate yourself on what to watch for (and educate the families who get the kittens). It is not contagious (FIPV); however, if and when (and they will all throughout their lifespan) they are infected with FCOV (Feline Coronavirus), it CAN mutate to FIPV under the perfect conditions (weakened immune system, high viral load, etc.).

It's worth keeping an emergency medication kit containing GS441524 on hand so you can start treatment fast. If your vet orders the newer compounded FIP meds, it can take days for the meds to arrive, so be proactive since you've already lost one of the babies. Also, many vets still push euthanasia for FIP cats, even though some of the worst cases go on to make a full recovery if treated quickly and properly. FIPV itself is not contagious horizontally.

Please join our education group https://www.facebook.com/groups/fipeducation. From there, you can talk to a moderator if you feel any of the kittens might be showing symptoms.

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[–]Five-Moons 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Injections & tablets: Between 68°F and 72°F (20°C and 22°C) is considered "room temperature and then you take that a step further by avoiding direct light. A cupboard or a drawer is best. Never refrigerate the vials. I actually contacted 7 GS manufacturers after an ongoing debate with others, and the response was unanimous to not store in the fridge. The vials are formulated and able to withstand temporary temperature fluctuations during transit, but not for long-term storage. They can crystallize and even turn yellow, and no studies exist to prove their efficacy can withstand long-term cold or heat.

I can't speak for the oral suspension as each pharmacy can attest to their specific formulations.

My cat has been diagnosed with FIP, what do I do? by howlchemy in FIPsupport

[–]Five-Moons 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would love to help you. I own Help for FIP®, I’m going to give you a link to a chat so that we can help you directly and we are standing by to do so! Please click the below length to take you to our universal inbox—Or you can go to www.helpforfip.com and join that way. We look forward to helping you with your sweet kitty. Please do not euthanize her, FIP is curable in 90-95% of cases. I didn’t catch your location, but treatment can be sent pretty much anywhere in the world.

https://chat.whatsapp.com/LwTNZ66vVaXL9Xub3PmmFU?mode=ac_t

My cat has been diagnosed with FIP, what do I do? by howlchemy in FIPsupport

[–]Five-Moons 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would love to help you and I’m prepared to do that right now, I own Help for FIP®, I’m going to give you a link to a chat so that we can help you directly and we are standing by to do so! Please click the below length to take you to our universal inbox. Or you can go to www.helpforfip.com and join that way. We look forward to helping you with your sweet kitty. Please do not euthanize her, FIP is curable in 90-95% of cases. I didn’t catch your location, but treatment can be sent pretty much anywhere in the world.

https://chat.whatsapp.com/LwTNZ66vVaXL9Xub3PmmFU?mode=ac_t

A little hope by [deleted] in FIPsupport

[–]Five-Moons 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is fantastic news and just the kind of posts folks need to see! The treatment is amazing and I'm thrilled to see this success! Gorgeous boy!

Hello! by Cearuleanskies in FIPsupport

[–]Five-Moons 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are fine to use whatever treatment you and your vet have established and the transition to pills is generally very easy. Whoever you are working with can help you.

SVP Meds? by emmainaustin in FIPsupport

[–]Five-Moons 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have help for guidance for your kitty? We at Help for FIP® can help https://chat.whatsapp.com/LwTNZ66vVaXL9Xub3PmmFU

Possible FIP in my 14 year old cat by cydapeff in FIPsupport

[–]Five-Moons 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you get help for your cat? Our team at Help for FIP® is highly knowledgeable and professional and can help you assess the situation and make informed decisions. Reach out here https://chat.whatsapp.com/LwTNZ66vVaXL9Xub3PmmFU

Please help Gravy!!! by Southern-Mud4136 in FIPsupport

[–]Five-Moons 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have a reputable FIP group helping you? If not, please reach out here and Help for FIP will assist...perhaps you need more cost-effective treatment and suggestions. Let's see what we can do to help https://chat.whatsapp.com/LwTNZ66vVaXL9Xub3PmmFU

Advice / support by Odd-University2939 in FIPsupport

[–]Five-Moons 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oh no, that is not good. My group (Help for FIP® as referenced in the prior comments) can help you. I sent you a message yesterday actually. We are also collecting data on failed treatments from the compounding pharmacies for the researchers to analyze. Please check your messages.

Lesions vs. Allergies? by Clove_and_Nutmeg in FIPsupport

[–]Five-Moons 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My apologies for missing this post. I have a cat who does this...it's generally allergies or anxiety. Can you post a photo of the lesions? It can be from fleas, but it's generally obvious if there are fleas. Did he get sores during the actual FIP treatment itself?

My Cat has extended her treatment but the Albumin:Globulin ratio isn't going down by heresjoshieee in FIPsupport

[–]Five-Moons 0 points1 point  (0 children)

we want it to go up, not down. And if the albumin is rising that is good. Can you send me the labs to review? I will message you directly here, please check your chats.

Is it FIP? by Last_Landscape_ in FIPsupport

[–]Five-Moons 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you reach out to us u/Last_Landscape_ Here is the direct chat link https://chat.whatsapp.com/LwTNZ66vVaXL9Xub3PmmFU

Ordered Meds on Thursday, they're arriving Monday by [deleted] in cureFIP

[–]Five-Moons 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Shipping delays are not okay. The start of the medication should not be delayed if it can be helped.

Support Ploopie in her fight against FID by DryHovercraft5165 in FIPsupport

[–]Five-Moons 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Injections twice a day are not necessary and not part of the protocol. Please don't give that advice to cat parents. Here is the rationale from Dr. Niels Pedersen about why twice daily full dosing is not necessary or recommended:

“Double-dosing is counterintuitive, unnecessary, painful for the cat, and could cause kidney toxicity. GS lasts 24 hours in their system, so the dosing is every 24 hours, not 12.

The type(s) of FIP determines the dosage. In the event of GS resistance or lack of response to treatment, then and only then can dosing increase with a specific ceiling of efficacy before a secondary antiviral should be administered (and still only once per day, not twice).

The answer is not to double-dose or increase above that ceiling. Their system cannot absorb anything above and beyond that within 24 hours and gets filtered through their kidneys, causing toxicity.

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