FIP Treatment
Before treatment – Diagnostics
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- basic biochemistry and hematology
- electrophoresis serum proteins
- Serum Amyloid A (SAA)
- medical ultrasound
- at wet FIP puncture and fluid sample collection + Rivalt's test + PCR test from effusion
- FIV / FeLV test
Day 1 – Start of treatment
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- administering injections or tablets at regular intervals (once every 24 hours)
- minimum duration of treatment is 84 days (12 weeks)
- dosing according to the type of FIP
- it is necessary to weigh the cat at least once a week and adjust the dose according to the weight !!!
- hepatoprotectives are recommended during treatment
After 4 weeks – 1st control examination
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- basic hematology and biochemistry
- ultrasound examination
- consult the results with a veterinarian or advisor
- in case of unfavorable results, consider dose adjustment
After 8 weeks – 2nd control examination
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- basic hematology and biochemistry
- ultrasound examination
- consult the results with a veterinarian or advisor
- in case of unfavorable results, consider dose adjustment
12th week – 3rd control examination
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- examination of the general clinical condition
- basic biochemistry and hematology
- medical ultrasound
- electrophoresis serum proteins (in case of unfavorable results of TP, ALB and GLB from biochemistry)
- Serum amyloid A (SAA) (This is an additional test if doubts arise about the cat's condition based on routine tests)
The examination must be done so that the results of blood samples are available no later than on the last day of the planned end of treatment !!!
Day 84 – Evaluation
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- If the examination before the end of the treatment turned out well, it is possible to finish the treatment..
- If the results did not turn out as expected, it is recommended to extend the treatment for 2 weeks (minimum 1 week). If you need to increase your dose, consult your veterinarian or your FIP advisor.
- Exams must be repeated before the end of any prolongation of treatment. If the results are good, treatment can be finished.
Termination of treatment - beginning of posttreatment
Congratulations.
There begins the 12-week period called posttreatment.
Post-Treatment (Observation period)
1.-12. a week
If you notice any signs of deteriorating health, see a veterinarian and have the cat examined. Needless to say, the following tests are the basis:
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- basic hematology and biochemistry
- ultrasound examination
Also, if you notice any worsening of some parameters, such as liver or kidney parameters, at the end of FIP treatment, you can repeat the samples to see where the results have gone. Otherwise, if the cat shows no signs of illness, you may prefer to give her peace and not stress her unnecessarily. I definitely recommend using common sense and not panic if you don't like something on the cat. Of course, like any other cat, it can get any other disease. You don't have to see a relapse right after everything. Simply, if you don't like something, visit a good vet.
Day 84 – Healing
If the cat shows no signs of disease and a possible examination before the end of the posttreatment turned out well, the cat is considered CURED. CONGRATULATIONS
Warning
If at any time during treatment the cat's health deteriorates significantly, this situation must be addressed with a veterinarian. FIP almost never goes alone, and very often secondary infections may be associated that require the use of ATB, or there may be any other health problem unrelated to FIP. It is therefore very important to distinguish between the so-called relapse with deterioration due to FIP and other health problems. There is no place to panic and increase the dose immediately.
If a relapse occurs, discuss this with your veterinarian or your advisor during FIP treatment. The next course of treatment is quite individual.
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