07/09/2025
FIP Warrior Oscar here to remind you that FIP is not a death sentence‼️
Many vets are still telling pet owners that euthanasia is the only option or best option for a cat with an FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis) diagnosis. Oscar will continue to spread the word about the cure for FIP until treatment is fully FDA approved and mainstream.
When Oscar went through his treatment that saved his life 2 years ago, it was like we were doing some shady backdoor drug deal to get the medication on the black market. Veterinarians could not prescribe it or oversee its use because it was not FDA approved. You had to order it from a different country and it came in unregulated and unlabeled little glass jars. Sometimes you could get it under the table from a local supplier who had already ordered it on the black market. The whole process was incredibly shady, but Oscar would have certainly died without it, so we took the chance and it saved his life.
While GS-441524 medication for FIP is still not FDA approved, it has been deemed "allowable" by the FDA under GFI #256's enforcement discretion. It IS legal for a DVM in the USA to prescribe GS-441524 compounded tablets and oral suspensions from a compounding pharmacy. Injections, which is what Oscar used, cannot be prescribed by a veterinarian and not all cats respond to or do as well on tablets.
Every time I make this periodic post about FIP treatment, at least one person reaches out who has a recently diagnosed FIP cat and has been told by their veterinarian euthanasia is the option. While I am not a veterinarian and also not an expert, if you ever have questions about FIP treatment feel free to reach out. I am happy to share our experience and pass along resources. 🥰
