
My beautiful Lotto is under Fip treatment and doing well ❤️
3rd week completed

3rd week completed
Last week, I picked up this little girl off the street after she had been meowing and following me. When offered some food, she wouldn’t eat it, so I assumed she had a mouth infection and took her to the vet. He found an abscess on her side and drained it, and put her on antibiotics. She did get a bit better and started eating, but within a day or so, I noticed that her stomach was swelling.
I took her to the vet again yesterday and had her X-rayed. She’s been diagnosed with FIP. The X-ray also showed that her liver and kidneys are swollen, and her intestines are clumped together (vet is worried they might be stuck, which could mean surgery later on).
We've started her treatment. The good news is that right now, she’s still active and eating. But since it's an 80-day course, the cost of the treatment, medication, and hospital bills is more than I can cover on my own.
I've started a GoFundMe to raise funds for her – whatever you can send goes toward covering another day of treatment. Please help 🙏
Hi everyone! I'm looking for advice about my 3-year-old cat, Qiqi (pronounced chee-chee). She's approaching 2 weeks of consistent fever, lethargy, and reduced appetite, and I'm becoming concerned about FIP.
Timeline / symptoms:
Currently, most of her day consists of sleeping. She gets up to eat, drink, use the litter box, occasionally stretch, or use her scratchboard, but otherwise isn't herself. I've also noticed what seems like occasional shivering, and sometimes she looks a little "distant/off" when I look into her eyes, although I may be reading too much into that.
After reading about FIP, the combination of persistent/recurrent fever, lethargy, appetite loss, and uveitis has made me concerned that she could have FIP. I have a follow-up appointment with my vet next week and plan to specifically ask about it.
I'd really appreciate advice from people who have been through this, particularly on these questions:
Sorry for the long post. I'm just worried about her and want to figure out what's going on as quickly as I can. I miss her following me around and yelling at me with her loud meows all the time. :(
Thank you so much for any advice or experiences you can share.
Hello friends,
My cat Ciri was diagnosed with FIP in June. Shortly after the diagnosis, I started treating her with capsules, two in the morning and one in the evening. Everything was going very well; the symptoms of her illness had disappeared. Her 2-month treatment was supposed to be completed 3-4 days ago, but for about 2-3 weeks now, problems have arisen as you can see in the video. My vet said that her illness has relapsed and that the medication dosage needs to be increased because my cat is gaining weight. So now I'm giving her two capsules in the morning and two in the evening, but there's been almost no improvement for nearly 10 days. What could be causing this?
This came out of nowhere, I was not aware of this, or the importance of cat vaccines. I am a first time cat parent.
I have been to the vet. vet gave vitamin supplements and some stuff for liver health and others.
and said its a 50% chance. can't guarantee anything. I was devastated on my way back home.
I fed the supplements, as per the vet. I fed them kmr, around 10ml and 15ml to the second kitten.
i do not think its much and i do not think it will keep them hydrated.
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22M, India,
Vet accessible but he already did what he can do. He don't do IV fluid thing in his clinic I think.
TLDR; Feline panleukopenia but do not know what to feed and how to feed.
3 months old age
Sex I dont know, maybe Female. not neutered
I am in a tight budget, I may not be able to afford vet care. I already visited vet and bought whatever i can.
Kitten current status:
Can walk, but just sits alone and sleeps. is strong enough to push my hand when feeding milk. No appetite. stomach is lean.
Hey everyone, looking for advice on transitioning my young kitten (12 weeks) fully onto dry kibble.
Her stomach recently stabilized on Whiskas Tuna Jelly (split into 4 small meals a day), but getting her to eat dry food on her own has been really tricky.
The Situation:
She refuses to eat from bowls/plates: She ignores food placed in a bowl, but she eagerly eats when I hand-feed her or squeeze wet food directly from the pouch.
She only nibbles dry food overnight: I leave dry kibble out overnight, and she only eats about 10–15 pieces while I'm asleep. During the day, she completely ignores plain dry food and holds out for wet pouches.
The "Sneak" Method Works: If I press 5-10 dry kibble pieces directly into the top of her wet food pouch so they get coated in jelly, she eats and crunches them without an issue. But if the kibble is separate or plain, she won't touch it.
My Goal:
I want to transition her completely onto a 100% dry kibble diet.
For anyone who has dealt with a kitten that only wants hand-fed wet pouches, how did you bridge the gap to get them eating standalone dry kibble consistently? Any tips on breaking the pouch-feeding habit and encouraging them to eat crunchy food on their own?
Thanks in advance!
My name is Tamara, and I am asking for help for Azu, a six-year-old stray cat who has FIP.
I currently cannot make Fundraiser campaign as paypall payments are not available in Montenegro.
Azu is a stray cat who was regularly fed by kind ladies from the neighborhood. However, they are not used to taking sick stray animals to the vet, mainly because of the lack of financial resources and, unfortunately, because of the mindset that many people have when it comes to stray animals.
This is a situation that is common throughout Montenegro (Europe). There are so many sick and abandoned animals, many people do not sterilize their pets, and animals are often simply left behind. Animal welfare in Montenegro is at a really low level and relies heavily on volunteers and people who care deeply about animals.
Over time, Azu started losing weight, she did not clear herself and gradually became weaker. Because I am someone who cares deeply about animals and is profoundly affected by their suffering, the ladies who had been feeding her asked me to take Azu to the vet.
I took her to the vet, where she was initially treated for severe diarrhea for a few months. At that time, she did not show the other symptoms that would later raise suspicion of FIP. She was tested for multiple diseases, viruses, and bacterial infections, and all of the tests came back negative.Unfortunately, her condition eventually worsened. She stopped eating properly, developed vomiting, and became noticeably less active. At her lowest point, she weighed only 2.09 kg and Azu is a naturally larger cat. Seeing her become so weak was heartbreaking. She was on the brink of death.Toward the end of this period, her veterinary examinations and laboratory results raised a strong suspicion of FIP (feline infectious peritonitis), a serious and potentially fatal disease. Her results included very high globulin levels, low albumin, and a very low A/G ratio, together with anemia and enlarged lymph nodes around the intestines. After discussing her case with veterinarians and people experienced with FIP, we decided that we could not afford to wait.
Azu began antiviral treatment first with molnupiravir while we urgently searched for GS-441524, the standard treatment recommended.
Getting this medication is not easy. GS-441524 is not available and it is also very expensive to get. But the start of the treatmant has given us hope.
Azu started GS-441524 treatment on August 14, 2026. Since starting antiviral treatment and supportive care, she has gone from barely eating and feeling extremely unwell to eating enthusiastically, having formed stools, grooming herself again after a long time, and becoming noticeably brighter and more active.
She has even reached 2.6 kg again in just one week.
But her treatment is far from over.
FIP treatment requires a consistent course of medication and regular monitoring. Cure is expensive, and I currently have only a limited supply. At the moment, I have approximately 25 ml available, which will not be enough to continue her treatment for even a month, especially as her medication requirements will increase as she gains weight.
Her treatment course is expected to continue for 84 days, so we urgently need to secure enough medication to give her the best possible chance of recovery.
This is why I am asking for your help.
Every donation will go directly toward Azu’s FIP treatment, medication, veterinary monitoring, blood tests, and any supportive care she needs during her recovery.
It is not easy for me to ask for help. I am usually the person donating to others and paying veterinary bills myself. But these expenses quickly add up, especially when long-term medication and regular veterinary care are required.
I have already gone beyond my means because helping animals is something very close to my heart. But I cannot save every animal on my own, and now I need help to save Azu.
Azu is fighting. She is responding to treatment. She is eating, grooming herself, gaining weight, and showing us that she still wants to live.
want to give her the chance to keep fighting and, hopefully, return to the happy, healthy cat she deserves to be.
I would be incredibly grateful for any contribution, no matter how small. Every bit of help brings Azu one step closer to completing her treatment. And if you are unable to donate, sharing Azu’s story can help just as much.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking the time to read Azu’s story and for helping us give her a chance.
If you would like to reach me personally for more information about Azu, her condition or how you can help Azu and me, please feel free to contact me at:
thank you in advance,
- Tamara & Azu
Luna — Day 29 Update 🐾❤️
Luna has now received 29 FIP injections! 🥹❤️
And I finally have some really happy updates to share. Her diarrhea has completely stopped, she is eating well, active, and her eyes are bright. 🥰
Her fungal infection is also slowly showing progress — baby hairs are starting to grow back in the affected areas! 🥹🐾 I’ll attach pictures of her fungal progress too so you can see the difference.
The fungus is still extremely itchy for her, so she is still wearing her e-collar to stop her from scratching and licking the affected areas. She is currently on her supplements, antifungal syrup, and antifungal cream twice a day.
I also bought another vial today, so we can keep going with her treatment. ❤️
I’ll add a little video of Luna in the comments — please enjoy watching our tiny fighter! 🥹🐱💕
And to everyone who has supported Luna, donated, shared her posts, checked on her, encouraged me, or simply kept her in your thoughts — thank you from the bottom of my heart. ❤️
We’ve come so far, and I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who helped us get here. Please keep rooting for our girl. 🐾❤️
Hello Everyone, I am a 12th std. student who loves animals a lot, I have two cats of my own who are also rescues and also many community cats. Meet Kaju…….he is 2 year old orange boy, whom I used to feed along with the other community cats. He was very healthy and playful when I met him for the first time, but in the first week of July I started noticing that he was being bullied by the other cats and he had started losing weight. I started feeding him more so that he could gain weight but he just kept on losing more weight. Then one day I noticed that he started limping and he came near me and collapsed on my feet, then I took him to the vet and after doing blood test and x rays…….we came to know that he had fluid filled in his stomach and chest which is a sign of wet FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis) which is a fatal viral disease, the vet said that first we have to do a few days of general treatment to see whether it was something bacterial. We did a few days of general treatment but Kaju’s fever still remained, which meant that it was something viral. We again did some tests like CBC and sonography to find out that luckily due to the general treatment, the fluid was no longer present in his stomach and chest but his fever was still there. We again did a few days of general treatment and then based on his symptoms we finally started dry FIP treatment which is another form of FIP. Luckily Kaju is responding positively to the treatment.....But to cure FIP it is a long treatment of 84 days that Kaju has to go through. As a 12th std. student I am dependent on my parents for the financial aspect of this rescue and this treatment is a very costly one.......Your donation of any amount will be of great help to Kaju and also me, if you can't donate even your prayers mean a lot for us....please do donate for Kaju and share this story further🙏🙏
It has been well over a month of Kaju’s treatment, I just hope that he recovers quickly and is back to his playfulness……..he is very lovable and cute.
It just pains me that every time I have to spend on his treatment, I have to think twice about the spendings……no cat should go through any pain🙏🙏
The expenditure has gone well over ₹1,00,000, I just hope that he gets well and then I can vaccinate and neuter this baby🙏🙏
If you can donate and help, pls do……it will help a lot as I am a student and am dependent on my parents for the expenditure and they are also trying very hard to sponsor his treatment but it is getting very costly🙏🙏
Pls do help🙏🙏
This is his prescriptions, bills and estimates👇
Kaju proof
This is his Milaap link for donations👇
Kaju Milaap link
This is the upi ID for his donations👇***(Copy and paste in gpay)***
tlingras18-1@okhdfcbank
We go to Central Vets for Kaju’s treatment.
As title says, the medication is on order but it will take up to 5 days to arrive. My cat is already hospitalised with a fluctuating temp of 40.1 - 40.6.
I have joined the FIP Warriors group but it is pending acceptance, is there anything more I can do? I'm urgently trying to get him on meds ASAP to save my kitty.
first i would like to apologize for how this is worded my gramma isn’t great. my cat is 1 years old and has had dietary issues her whole life, here recently she has begun to decline and this past saturday the vet mentioned FIP. my cat poppy constantly has diarrhea but on saturday she passed bloody stool, ran a fever, became lethargic, and was severely dehydrated and her stool sample was completely negative and hasn’t been that sick since. the vet couldn’t figure out what was wrong so she suggested looking into FIP but I’m not sure if this is what we are dealing with so I figured I should ask people who have dealt with FIP. If poppy was your cat would you start her on FIP meds? she doesn’t respond to medicated food or steroids so i’m at a loss on what to do next . Thank you so much in advance i just want to do what’s best for my cat.
Hello everyone. I lost my cat a month ago to FIP, it was unexpected and we didn’t know she had it until the day she died. She was acting weird for a few months before that and I tried telling my mom but she brushed it off, because all she was doing was hiding. Until she had a really swollen eye, and we took her to the vet, and even when her eye got better she didn’t. So we took her back to the vet and they said that her breath was foul and it could be her mouth, so they went to remove her teeth, and it turns out she had five extra teeth than a normal cat should! But she only regressed, she didn’t eat, or drink water. That weekend, we took her back to the vet, and she brought up FIP but couldn’t be sure, and gave her something to help her eat. That night she was back to her old self, and then the next day, she was so sick and we rushed her to the emergency vet who said that there’s a high chance that she has FIP. She told us that our best chance was to take her to a university, but we would need a 6k down payment. We don’t have that kind of money. She died the next day at 11:11AM. We aren’t sure if that’s what she had. I just don’t understand how she got it and I feel anger towards myself and Mom for not doing something sooner.
Hi all,
Looking for some guidance or advice if anyone has any. My cat (male, 5 year old tabby) has dry FIP that was identified in June. He has been on GS-441524 medication from Stokes pharmacy since it was identified, and has had a somewhat miraculous recovery so far (the attached photos are him just a few days ago on August 10 and August 12). He is 56 days into treatment, having been receiving a daily dose of 1.25ML liquid medication by mouth since June 20th. The first 2 weeks were rough - he was not recovering as fast as anticipated, and I thought it might be over for him. However, he turned around and has been full of energy since then.
However, over the past 2 days he has begun to feel sick again and is displaying the same symptoms he began to display at the beginning of his illness (lack of appetite - he is getting close to not eating anything again, nausea/vomiting (minor at this point), and lack of energy). He is warm to the touch as he was before.
My immediate thought was that he needs an increase in dosage. He is a small cat to begin with, so he got quite thin and light. At the peak of his illness, he weighed a little over 6 pounds and since he has begun to recover he peaked at 8.34lb (right now, he is around 8.04lb). Our local vet, who has been somewhat unfamiliar with this virus in general, seemed unaware dosage might need to be increased alongside weight gain.
Upon researching it, it does appear that his dosage is still in the normal range for his weight. (The target dose is 15-20mg/kg, he is getting around 16.5mg/kg at his current weight). This being the case, our vet does not believe his current condition is related to his FIP and does not think this is a relapse. They guessed that it is likely a herpes flare-up (a condition he has not had before, but is apparently relatively common) and said to stay the course. I am not so sure given he is still not through his FIP regimen, and am wondering if we should up his dose to the higher end of the target (20mg/kg) or if there is any downside to that approach.
If we were to up his dose, we would likely need to purchase more GS-441524 medication, and would probably not buy again from Stokes - not because it is not quality, but because the cost is prohibitive. If anyone has any advice in that domain, it would be appreciated too.
He is my best friend & a little warrior who has been through so much and I want to do everything I can for him. I know this community is filled with people going through this process as well, so if anyone has any insight or advice it would be greatly appreciated.
NOTE: Browsing around this sub a little, I should mention that we have given him food as a "chaser" after his medication. I saw a comment that said fasting before and after medication delivery is crucial for effectiveness. Unfortunately, we haven't heard anything about that so far - if anyone could confirm/deny or explain why that is it would be really informative as well. Thank you!!
Hi! My cat was just diagnosed with dry FIP last Saturday and we opted to do the liquid oral meds. They took quite a bit of time to compound and arrive so he didn't get his first dose until yesterday evening. We made a little curu pocket with the meds pooled in the center and it took a little convincing but he got it all down.
Today, however, he is struggling and refuses to take them. We are going to try to give him water tonight directly through the syringe so he gets used to that feeling but I don't have high hopes. His teeth are in bad shape and the vet decided to wait to fix that until he makes a recovery. That is why we originally didn't go with the pills.
Anyway, I am just looking for advice. Does anyone have a particularly stubborn cat with meds? Are pills easier to convince them to eat?
Yesterday, we took our son to internal medicine for his 3 month check up after his 84 day treatment of GS-44152!
He was 7.6 lb when we first took him in January and he’s now 9.5 lb. His globulins were normal for the first time ever :).
Our vet said that he “graduated from internal medicine”. Congrats to our little grad and thank you to this sub for all of your support and help! We are so grateful for y’all 🫶🏼
EDIT: thank you for all the love on the post and for being such a safe space for our family 🧡 this can be a scary illness and not feeling alone brought us hope and comfort! We are sending all of you positive energy and love & will continue to support you all with advice and words of encouragement when we can, xx
Our sweet boy Stevie is in the home stretch with just 3 weeks of treatment to go, and is doing great! He has gone from 6.3 pounds at his sickest to 9.8 pounds, and his hematocrit has climbed from just 12% to 43%! 📈
We are so grateful for all the support and love for our boy. Sending positive vibes to all the FIP warriors! 🐾💙
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for some advice and shared experiences as this is my first time dealing with something like this.
My cat is an 11-month-old Maine Coon mix. Just yesterday, I noticed something wrong with one of her eyes and took her straight to the vet. After examining her, the vet said he suspects FIP. He noted a fever during the exam, but other than the eye issue, my cat was acting completely normal just the day before.
The vet prescribed a 10-day medication plan, and I already gave her her first dose/shot last night. However, I know the treatments and tests are quite expensive. He mentioned that we need to run blood work and eye tests to get a clearer picture.
Since I know there isn't a single definitive diagnostic test for FIP, I'm a bit confused—how can a vet suspect or diagnose FIP based mostly on a physical exam and fever alone? Is this standard procedure?
I fully trust my vet and started the treatment immediately, but I’ve also booked an appointment with a different vet this Monday for a second opinion and to get the necessary tests done.
Has anyone been through a similar situation, especially starting with eye symptoms (ocular FIP)? How did your diagnostic process go, and what should I expect or ask the vet on Monday?
Any insights or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Hi everyone! I’m so happy to have found this sub! My sweet angel Kiki just got diagnosed with FIP at roughly 3 months old. I’m TERRIFIED. We are very lucky that we are in the process of foster failing her so we currently have full support of her rescue helping us through this process, however, we know we have a long road ahead. Im genuinely an insane pet parent and run to the vet when anything seems off so we caught it very early which I’m very thankful for that and have her successfully started on GS441524. We are on day 3 of 84 and she is very tired but slowly gaining some personality back already which is hopeful. I feel terrible asking because I’ve seen some incredibly sad losses on this sub but I’d love to hear more about some success stories if anyone is willing to share. For a diagnosis that used to be a death sentence, it feels so new and uncharted even though it seems there has been some amazing clinical progress. Anyone who has some words of encouragement or positive experiences would be greatly appreciated!! <3
Including photo of Kiki for tax!
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Day 25 of Luna’s FIP treatment, and I’m so happy to share that her diarrhea has reduced and her stool is finally starting to hold shape. 🥹❤️ She’s even trying to play again, which makes me so happy because it feels like we’re slowly getting our Luna back. 🥺🐾
She is still fighting a very severe fungal infection. She scratches and licks herself excessively whenever her e-collar is removed, and one tube of antifungal ointment lasts only about 1½ days.
She has already been through so much, but she keeps fighting every day. She deserves the chance to heal and live the happy life she should have had. ❤️
I’m just a college student, and this treatment has been financially overwhelming. Your support has helped me bring her this far, and I’m forever grateful. 🙏
Luna is fighting so hard. Please help me fight for her too. 🥺🐾🙏
Leo is a cat we rescued from the streets. I previously shared his story here, and thanks to your support, we were able to complete his necessary tests and start his treatment.
Leo was diagnosed with dry FIP, which has unfortunately affected his nervous system. He has lost his ability to walk and can no longer move normally. He needs continuous treatment, close monitoring, and medication without interruption.
The medication Leo needs is not available here in Morocco, so we have to import it. It is also very expensive, and the medication we currently have will run out in the next few days.
🐾 Treatment Day: Day 10 of 84
🐾 Initial medication cost: $90 — this only covers a few days of treatment
🐾 Upcoming bloodwork: Approximately $75 (around 700 MAD for CBC and biochemistry monitoring)
🐾 Supplies: Approximately $125
🐾 Future treatment costs: Will depend on Leo’s weight and dosage changes
We are asking for your help to keep Leo’s treatment going. Every donation, no matter how small, can make a difference. If you cannot donate, sharing Leo’s story can also help us reach someone who can.
❤️ Donation Links
🐾 Ko-fi:
https://ko-fi.com/hana338787
🐾 PayPal:
https://paypal.me/BHANANE62
Thank you so much to everyone who supports Leo, shares his story, or simply stands by him during his treatment journey. 🙏🐾❤️