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FIP experimental treatment - McKeu - 10-01-2019
Heya,
A friend of mine, who is a vet, recently got his hands on an experimental treatment for FIP in cats. The medicine in question is called "Mutian" and currently available in Asia only.
Studies have shown that active ingredient inhibits FIP and cats returned to normal after several weeks of treatment.
The medicine, however, currently is extremely expensive and mostly available on the black market only. He only got his hands on it, as one of his clients (a rich actress) was willing to pay for her cats treatment. The cat is alive and well and currently undergoing the treatment.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29778200/
P.S. also found this, if you are interested in pricing, etc.
https://www.zenbycat.org/blog/general-faq-about-treating-fip-using-gs-441524
RE: FIP experimental treatment - JanH - 10-01-2019
Keep in mind that FIP is difficult to diagnose except after death. I do not know the risks of these meds, but that may be a factor in deciding about them. I do not know if this is a med discovered by UC Davis in part with Sock FIP funds, but, if it is, that is another reason to attempt it.
Thanks for the info. It is time FIP is no longer a death sentence in cats.
RE: FIP experimental treatment - Smudge's Mom - 10-01-2019
I so hope something comes of this. Our rescue just lost 3 kittens (siblings) to suspected FIP. Unfortunately, because of limited funds, we could not afford to have necropsies performed.
Thank you for the information. I will pass it on to our other directors.
RE: FIP experimental treatment - admin - 10-01-2019
https://ccah.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/cats/resources/feline-infectious-peritonitis-clinical-trials
RE: FIP experimental treatment - McKeu - 10-02-2019
24 of 31 surviving long term is a really great quota, given the fact that FIP normally is a sure death sentence.
"Results
Four of the 31 cats that presented with severe disease died or were euthanized within 2–5 days and a fifth cat after 26 days. The 26 remaining cats completed the planned 12 weeks or more of treatment. Eighteen of these 26 cats remain healthy at the time of publication (OnlineFirst, February 2019) after one round of treatment, while eight others suffered disease relapses within 3–84 days. Six of the relapses were non-neurological and two neurological. Three of the eight relapsing cats were treated again at the same dosage, while five cats had the dosage increased from 2.0 to 4.0 mg/kg q24h. The five cats treated a second time at the higher dosage, including one with neurological disease, responded well and also remain healthy at the time of publication. However, one of the three cats re-treated at the original lower dosage relapsed with neurological disease and was euthanized, while the two remaining cats responded favorably but relapsed a second time. These two cats were successfully treated a third time at the higher dosage, producing 25 long-time survivors. One of the 25 successfully treated cats was subsequently euthanized due to presumably unrelated heart disease, while 24 remain healthy."
- quoted from the UCDavis report
Q: How much does the 12 weeks of treatment cost?
A: Each 5 mL bottle of treatment costs from $80 - $358 depending on the brand.
Dose will depend on the weight of the cat - each bottle of GS is 5mL liquid at either15mg or 16.57 mg concentration depending on the brand purchased.
12 weeks of treatment can cost anywhere from $1,100 - $11,000 USD depending on the brand of GS used and the weight of the cat.
Q: Why are the prices so varied?
A: The different manufacturers charge different prices. Think of it like Rolls Royce and Toyota. Both great cars but very different price points. Mutian brand whichsells for $358 per bottle guarantees a cure if you use their products for 12 weeks.If your cat relapses or isn’t cured, they will provide free treatment until the cat iscured. They also offer oral medication. See next page for details on the oral meds.The second brand that charges $80 per bottle is a bit newer to the market but is also working well for the cats in our group currently using it. Both weretested for biological activity at a leading US university lab and appeared to be asadvertised. You may see additional brands of FIP treatment in other FB groups butwe have not tested those and do not endorse them.