FIP Treatment Timeline

Diagnosis

• • basic biochemistry and hematology
  • electrophoresis of serum proteins
  • Serum Amyloid A (SAA)
  • medical ultrasound
  • at wet FIP puncture and fluid sample

Start of treatment

• • 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

Check-up 1

• • basic hematology and biochemistry
  • ultrasound examination
  • consult the results with a veterinarian or advisor
  • in case of unfavorable results, consider dose adjustment

Check-up 2

• • basic hematology and biochemistry
  • ultrasound examination
  • consult the results with a veterinarian or advisor
  • in case of unfavorable results, consider dose adjustment

Check-up 3

• • basic biochemistry and hematology
  • electrophoresis of serum proteins
  • Serum Amyloid A (SAA)
  • medical ultrasound

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 !!!

Evaluation

• • 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.

End of treatment

Congratulations.
There begins the 12-week period called posttreatment.

At any time throughout the observation period

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:

• • 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.

Cat is cured

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