u/pekoe-G

Today was day 84! I cannot get him in for bloodwork until Saturday - at the recommendation of the FIP Advocates & Champions volunteers I am continuing meds until then (just to be safe). His stats 4 weeks ago were already in normal ranges, so overall I am optimistic.

He was diagnosed about 2-3 weeks into adoption. So not only have I watched his personality come out as he recovers, but also as he adjusts to his new home.

When he was diagnosed he had the belly of a heavily pregnant cat, it was massive and swelled up almost overnight. He lost all interest in food, and had little energy.

He now screams at me while I get his food ready, which a big change from the picky eating habits the Rescue warned me about. He has gone from 7lb to 12.

He also started getting the zoomies at all hours of the day & night. Watching him tear around the apartment is such a stark contrast from when I first adopted him.

He is also obsessed with grooming my face lol.

I am wondering, after the blood work do I just stop the medication, no tapering off or anything? Did you notice any behaviour changes/adjusting the weeks following? Any tips for the observation period?

FIP Advocates and Champions Canada is the organization that helped me immensely through every step of my cat's FIP treatment. They are offering a free webinar that is open for registry for Pet Parents & Veterinarians in Canada (I believe it is also applicable for Americans - unsure about worldwide) and I've confirmed they are okay with me posting here it on reddit.

This session will offer practical insight into modern FIP management and the evolving Canadian treatment landscape.

**Topics:** at-home caregiver support, weight monitoring & dose adjustments, medication administration, rechecks & observation periods, Canadian treatment options (GS-441524 & Molnupiravir), diagnostic treatment trial discussions and real-world case discussions.

**Speakers:**

- Dr. Petra Çerna, PhD, DACVIM, Dipl. ECVIM-CA

- Dr. Mathew Best, BSc (Hons), MVB

**Time:** July 8, 2026 | 7:00 PM ET

**Registration is available here:**

https://fipadvocates.com/fip-in-canada-webinar/

Veterinarians and vet techs can earn 1 RACE CE Credit Hour - and if you're registering without a license, just enter N/A in the license number field and you're good to go!

He's almost 12 - old for a Rottweiler, and I know I've been lucky to get so much time with him. He's been my rock through such a large chunk of my life.

His arthritis has been worsening for several years, some ataxia, mobility steadily declining, and already on Librela + Gabapentin. Our walks have been getting shorter and shorter, to the point we only make it to the end of the street. Recently I became aware of just how much his world has been shrinking.

Even so, I wasn't prepared. The last week-ish his appetite was progressively decreasing & losing interest in treats. I thought it may be due to the recent hot weather. Last night was the sharpest decline. He couldn't stand up or walk without assistance. I had to physically shift & maneuver him throughout the night (so he wasn't laying on one side too long). This morning it took 3 of us to get him outside to pee.

I've made the call to say goodbye, let him pass peacefully and with dignity. The appointment is set for later this afternoon. I feel so guilty, and am second-guessing myself.

Am I making the decision too quickly? Could something be done? A few times he was able to stand on his own briefly this afternoon. He is still aware and interested in his surroundings.

No idea who it came off of and we're kind of stressed. In Southern Ontario Canada.

There are 3 dogs in the house right now and as of a few weeks ago two are on preventative, and 1 dog is not (his annual checkup scheduled in a couple weeks).

There are also 4 adults in the house and aside from my dad who frustratingly wasn't concerned at all, we were checking each other, but no signs of a bite.