A 154-page comprehensive guide for FIP, from diagnosis to recovery. Everything you need to know about FIP is here.
Table of contents:
WHAT IS FIP?
How FIP Develops?
THE FELINE CORONAVIRUSES
The FCov Virus
FECV
FIPV
HOW ARE THE VIRUSES TRANSMITTED?
Direct Contact
Indirect Contact
Fecal-Oral Route
Respiratory Droplets
Infection from Pregnant Female Cat
FIP RISK FACTORS
Age
Breed
Crowded Living Conditions
Genetics
Stress
Immune System Status
WHAT ARE THE TESTS FOR FELINE FIP?
Antibody Test
Blood Test
Blood test Readings that indicate FIP
Rivalta Effusion Test
X-rays
Ultrasound
Biopsy and Cytology
Stool Test
13 DISEASES THAT COULD BE MISTAKEN AS FIP
Toxoplasmosis
FELV
FIV
FPV
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Cancer
Feline Hemotrophic Mycoplasmosis
Lymphoma
Heart Problems
Inflamed Liver
Bacterial Peritonitis
Bacterial Pleuritis
Cryptococcosis
DIAGNOSIS CHALLENGES & LIMITATIONS
What if you cannot diagnose?
10 factors & parameters for what to treat
COMMON COMORBIDITIES
Why FIP often occurs with other diseases?
Pneumonia
CKD
FELV
Cancer
Having Autoimmune Diseases and FIP
Having Bacterial Infection and FIP
FHV
FIV
FIP during pregnancy
TYPES OF FIP
Effusive or Wet FIP
Non-effusive or Dry FIP
Ocular FIP
Neurological FIP
STAGES OF FIP
Initial Exposure and Incubation
Primary Viremia
Secondary Viremia
Clinical FIP
Organ Damage
SYMPTOMS BASED ON STAGES OF FIP
Early Signs of FIP
Symptoms of Advanced FIP
SYMPTOMS BASED ON TYPES OF FIP
Clinical signs of Non-effusive Dry FIP
Clinical signs of Effusive Wet FIP
Clinical signs of Ocular FIP
Clinical signs of Neurological FIP
10 IMPORTANT THINGS TO DO IF YOUR CAT IS DIAGNOSED WITH FIP
Prepare and Equip Yourself with these Items
Seek Expert Veterinary Advice
Begin Treatment with GS441524
Manage Symptoms and Alleviate Pain
Hydration and Fluid Management
Nutritional support – Diet and Supplements
Create a Comfortable and Clean Environment
Implement Strict Hygiene Measures
Enforce Isolation Protocols for Multi-cat Households
Monitor Your Cat’s Condition
Limit Exposure to Other Cats
FIPMED TREATMENT PROTOCOL
How to Determine Your Cats’ Dosage
Consideration for Adjustments
Duration of Treatment
Difference between Injections and Tablets
GS-441524 FIP Injections
FIP Tablets Oral GS-441524
Combination Treatment
HOW TO ADMINISTER GS441524
Subcutaneous GS441524 Injections
Proper Storage of Injection vials
Syringes and Needles
Needle Gauge Chart
Preparing Syringe
Step-by-step Guide on Administering Injections
Injection Sores
How to Administer Tablets or Pills
MONITORING TREATMENT PROGRESS
FIP Treatment & Observation Period
What Should You Monitor?
What If Your Cat is Not Getting Better
Possible Causes
WHAT TO AVOID DURING TREATMENT
Immunosuppressants
Antibiotics
Drugs that May Impact the CNS
Painkillers
Lysine
HELPFUL THINGS DURING TREATMENT
Effusion Management
Supportive care to make cat more comfortable
Addressing Secondary Infections
OTHER MEDICATIONS OR PROCEDURES DURING FIP TREATMENT
Dewormers
Flea or Tick Treatments
Spaying and Neutering
Vaccinations
Reducing Fever
FIP RELAPSE
Why a FIP Relapse Occurs?
How to Prevent a FIP Relapse?
How to Treat a Relapse If It Occurs?