Help Dorian survive FIP
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Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a viral disease of cats caused by certain strains of a virus called the feline coronavirus. Most strains of feline coronavirus are found in the gastrointestinal tract and do not cause significant disease. In approximately 10 percent of cats infected with FeCV, one or more mutations of the virus can alter its biological behavior, resulting in white blood cells becoming infected with virus and spreading it throughout the cat’s body. Once a cat develops clinical FIP, the disease is usually progressive and almost always fatal. - Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
*Basically, most shelter cats or cats that have spent a lot of time with large numbers of other cats have FeCV and are not affected. The small percentage that is, like my Dorian Gray, have one option in the US, make them as comfortable as possible and say your goodbyes. Luckily, there is a drug not yet approved by the FDA but, through a very helpful Facebook group, FIP Warriors, that was vet recommended, I am able to get this drug and home administer it.
So long story short, I bought this drug, GS-441524, and will be giving Dorian daily injections for the next 84 days...
This fund is not for me, it is for him. The medication will end up costing $1,200, today's vet visit was just under $500, I will need to do monthly visits for bloodwork, I need to buy syringes, pain killers, supplements, and even more supplies.
Anything you can provide is amazing help! Any dollar amount or just words of encouragement.
Dorian has many times been the only reason I have gotten out of bed all day and the only living thing I have been emotionally able to be around. I need to fight for him. And I need help.
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Mark Sassu
Organizer
Portland, OR