Fip Treatment
We offer GS-441524 in the 20mg concentration. As your cat recovers, it will start to gain weight. Monitoring progress in recovery is important. You should weigh your cat every week and adjust the medication dose using this calculator to match the current weight. It is important not to reduce the dose during treatment as such action can significantly increase the risk of recurrence in the future.
Experimental studies
In recent years, experimental antiviral drugs have shown promise in treating FIP. The most prominent is GS-441524, a nucleoside analog that inhibits viral replication. It's an analog of remdesivir, which is used to treat human coronaviruses. This treatment has given hope to many cat owners, as studies have reported success in treating both the wet and dry forms of FIP.
GS-441524 is not yet widely approved by regulatory bodies like the FDA, but many veterinarians and researchers have reported successful outcomes with its use. This drug is typically given through daily injections or oral administration over a course of 12 to 16 weeks.
Remdesivir, the human antiviral, has also been used as an alternative treatment option in some countries.
Supportive Treatments
Polyprenyl Immunostimulant (PI)
Some research suggests that this drug may have some positive effects, particularly in cats with the dry form of FIP, though its effectiveness is still under study.
Steroids and Immunosuppressants
These are sometimes used to help manage symptoms, though they don’t target the virus itself.