Feline Infectious Peritonitis

[Daveyo]

Right now Dr. Sears and I are working on a safe range formula to cover most cats because of the weight of these cats vary tremendously.

You need a VET to make the determinations on the following in the meantime::: as follows>

Dx is almost impossible. Need to look at total protein and the level of globulin. It will be way out of range. Also PCR through a lab can identify the FIP virus. Looks almost identical to the Corona virus. So need to be careful. A lot of it is experience and a good guess????? This is what we are working on right now because guessing does not suffice regarding the Dx for a cat but on the other hand we can give some ball park figures for the VET on the Dx, to sort of get some idea, but the VET needs that test to look at the totals regarding the protein and globulin levels. From there he will know what the proper amounts will be needed pertaining to your particular cat, and its present condition.

This disease being almost identical to corona virus, it is very difficult to spot the difference. Equally so in making the determination between the wet version or dry version. The VET needs to go deep in the investigation to make the right diagnosis. If wrong, and given the wrong meds, need I say more for the poor cat.

Will keep and get you cat owners posted once we figure it out for you. We are working on a good safe range Dx, and still does the job and give good results.

Daveyo

[Marnixowner]

My cat has tested positive for corona virus. The diagnosis is dry FIP because he has dry FIP symptoms not wet FIP smptoms.He has gone blind(partially restored now after being prescribed prednisolone), he has started to become weak in his back legs and is becoming progressively lathargic. My cat is not gathering fluid in his lungs or belly which I believe is the tell tale sign of wet FIP? From my undrstanding the wet and dry has nothing to do with the virus it is down to how the cats immune system responds to the virus and which part of the animals anatomy has the infection. Is my information wrong?

[Daveyo]

Wrong Marn

It has everything to do with the virus concerning the cats immune system. What happens is the virus causes a huge buildup of ANTIBODIES which plug up (causing clot build up) to excess. In your case it is all vascular. The symptoms as I gave sort of helps to determine which of the two it is, either wet or dry, but still need official confirmation. Ok

Contact this outfit to have them make the drug for you. Here it is courtesy of Jnz!!!

http://www.animalpharmacy.net/ will make Quinacrine, and I believe they can also make the Atabrine for you as well. I hope they have quinine too. If they do this place would be a very good source to get meds direct from them.

Now when you get it, be very careful of what you do with it. Ask that druggist what is the proper prescription for a cat and give that druggist the weight of your cat and its age. From there they can figure it out for you and give you the proper range.

Then take your cat to a VET, and double check the Dx. If the VET is satisfied with it, then go ahead and do the protocol.

Perhaps Dr. Anne at her site can be of some assistance for you Dx wise. Worth a try.

Daveyo

[flapjack]

My 6 month old kitten was diagnosed with FIP this week. Are there any further developments on this new treatment?

Thank you

[Daveyo]

Well now you need to know which of the FIP your cat has. Wet or dry. Pray it is the dry type because it can be cured by atabrine. If wet type> quinine for life.

Daveyo

[flapjack]

Thank you for your quick reply==they suspect it is dry.

Are you the only one that has tried this treatment for FIP? Also, is there anyway that I could send
you the CBC results to confirm that it is FIP?

Many, many thanks!

[Daveyo]

Well, you need to run some tests to be sure if it is either the wet version or the dry version. Suspecting is of no use especially if you give the cat the wrong Dx.

A reading of 1600 you will find in the dry version. So first run the tests to be certain. Your VET should know what tests are needed to confirm.

No, Dr. sears has also done this in USA and a few others in this forum..

Daveyo

[sannersplace72]

I was reading your posts and recently my kitten has been diagnosed with dry FIP. How is your cat doing?

[flapjack]

Sadly, we lost him 3 weeks ago. His chest filled up with fluid and he developed breathing difficulties.

This is a terrible disease -

Hang in there

[Daveyo]

My condolences to you flapjack. You have to catch this disease in its early stages or its too late. Problem is it is a hard one to catch since it involves the immune system and by the time the owner notices anything it is near full blown.

Don't know what else to say.

Daveyo