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FIP feline infectious peritonitis HELP please!
Our beloved kitty Cleo, 17 months old, was just diagnosed with FIP, the "wet" version. The vets say there is no cure and she only has a few weeks to live at best. We love her too much to give up easily, so I've been scouring the web. The only hope I see offered is by homeopaths who say ignore the virus and work to build health in the overall body. I want to do that, but don't know how.SYMPTOMS:
-In the past 2 weeks we noticed her to be "quieter" than usual.
-one week ago noticed her belly was growing and that she seemed to be losing weight (she's a medium hair and hides it well), so scheduled apt.
-4 days ago, 2 vets diagnosed her with FIP.
-Her appetite has declined rapidly (barely eaten all day).
-drinks little.
-weaker by the day (has always been petite).
Please, can anyone help us?
Cleopatra on 2005-09-19
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A SINGLE dose of Bellis Per 10m potency may very well help this condition .
walkin last decade
You also may want to post your case on www dot homeocurecenter dot com. A qualified vet homeopath will further assist you.
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Namaste27 last decade
Thank you both for responding. I will follow up on these suggestions. She's still hanging in there, tho eyes now appear sunken. :(
Cleopatra last decade
I just want to thank everyone for your kindness replies. We lost our dear Cleo this morning. I loved her deeply and miss her terribly already. I guess tomorrow's another day, but for now I don't see how life will ever be quite the same now that she's gone. I'm grateful that my daughter (11 yo, the "owner") is taking it so well... I'm the basket case here.
I don't think she suffered. Being so young and small (full grown she was only 7 or 8 lbs.), she succombed quickly. She continued to eat very little, but I was able to rehydrate her with Pedialyte in a syringe for her final days. Even last night she was able to walk, sit on the bathroom counter watching me get ready for bed, and then snuggle in (albeit weakly) with me in bed. In the morning she seemed weaker than ever (still in bed) as I stroked and talked to her. But before long she began to twitch - strong, like convulsions, I guess. We knew immediately that we must take her to the vet and allow them to put her at peace. I'm glad they're only 5 minutes from my home, and so caring. I'll never forget her, but now my baby's in a better place.
I don't think she suffered. Being so young and small (full grown she was only 7 or 8 lbs.), she succombed quickly. She continued to eat very little, but I was able to rehydrate her with Pedialyte in a syringe for her final days. Even last night she was able to walk, sit on the bathroom counter watching me get ready for bed, and then snuggle in (albeit weakly) with me in bed. In the morning she seemed weaker than ever (still in bed) as I stroked and talked to her. But before long she began to twitch - strong, like convulsions, I guess. We knew immediately that we must take her to the vet and allow them to put her at peace. I'm glad they're only 5 minutes from my home, and so caring. I'll never forget her, but now my baby's in a better place.
Cleopatra last decade
I'm sorry this comes too late. My cat came down with FIP (dry version) a few weeks ago. The remedy I devised for him worked miraculously well. I want to share it here to help other cat owners.
Well, maybe not, I'm not allowed to post links here. Contact me if you need help with FIP.
Well, maybe not, I'm not allowed to post links here. Contact me if you need help with FIP.
volantis last decade
Apparently we are not allowed to email each other directly, either. Let's see if this gets through.
volantis dot org/herbal_remedies dot htm
volantis dot org/herbal_remedies dot htm
volantis last decade
BTW, my cat Trevor made a 100% recovery and is back to his old self. Well, almost. He seems to know I saved his life and now shows me a lot more affection. I still give him the herbal remedy about two or three times per week as it seems to keep his immune system strong.
Last year during allergy season his eyes were gummy for several weeks. This year with taking the herbal remedy the allergies seemed not to affect him at all.
I'm glad he made it, he's such a wonderful cat. He's more like a roommate than a pet.
Last year during allergy season his eyes were gummy for several weeks. This year with taking the herbal remedy the allergies seemed not to affect him at all.
I'm glad he made it, he's such a wonderful cat. He's more like a roommate than a pet.
volantis last decade
I have just found out my cat has Dry FIP and I am so hopeful to read this link. He is not as bad off as your boy was, would you still recommend the same dosage?
Also - I am unfortunately not so familiar with these herbs. Is this something I would be able to find at a Wild Oats or Whole Foods, or will I need to order them?
thank you!
Also - I am unfortunately not so familiar with these herbs. Is this something I would be able to find at a Wild Oats or Whole Foods, or will I need to order them?
thank you!
courtneymm6 last decade
All the herbs are available online from mountainroseherbs dot com. If you have difficulty obtaining them, email me at abchomeopathy at volantis dot org. I usually keep these herbs in my personal stock.
volantis last decade
My wife and I just lost a wonderful 'teenage' cat, named Pinky. Pinky was, perhaps, in my, of course, biased opinion, the most innocent, kindest of all creatures on earth, to FIP. We suspect we will lose hour other 5 'kids' to this insidious disease. With that, allow me to preface what I'm about to say by stating I am not a veterinarian, nor do I claim to be knowledgeable in the area of biology or chemistry.
We knew nothing about this disease before Pinky was in its clutches. I noticed a weight loss and figured, Pinky was simply maturing and slimming down a bit. We noticed no worms in her stools. Then we noticed her weight was dropping below the norm (yet in still, Pinky had an appetite), and she was slowing down. We decided in case we're missing something, insofar as Pinky's go and decided to do a round of Praziquantel, better known as Droncit (about $7.00 per pill, dose is according to weight, can be secured at any vets), the worming pill. Now understand what I'm about to say was before we even knew FIP existed. Pinky rallied. She soon began to play again and she put on some weight. We figured we had missed the worms and this was her cure. In a few months though, her condition of weight loss and weakness returned. Her belly bloated, we took her to the vets, she was tested (and the testing process, alone, for wet FIP is so traumatizing, it causes FIP to take over very quickly) and before the test results came back, Pinky died.
This is my belief. The chemical qualities of Praziquantel (Droncit) versus Feline Infectious Peridonitis should be studied at a laboratory level, and if it shows merit, on a feline trials level. In the meantime, it wouldn't hurt for the 'Parents' of these wonderful little creatures, to do their own test and report the out come.
Hine sight being 20/20, I wished, number one, I knew Pinky had this disease, because I would have performed an on going treatment of Droncit (at the safe /interval established by its manufacturer). Since I now know the symptoms and the likelyhood of the others coming down with Pip, I will not put them through the testing Pinkin had to endure. I will test Droncit, and there is no hesitation on my part because the disease, alone is, of course, fatal.
Just putting it out there. I will try to spread this information around as much as possible. I suggest all who read this do the same. I'm calling it the 'Pinky Treatment'.
Please spread the word.
Regards,
Christopher L. Schaefer
We knew nothing about this disease before Pinky was in its clutches. I noticed a weight loss and figured, Pinky was simply maturing and slimming down a bit. We noticed no worms in her stools. Then we noticed her weight was dropping below the norm (yet in still, Pinky had an appetite), and she was slowing down. We decided in case we're missing something, insofar as Pinky's go and decided to do a round of Praziquantel, better known as Droncit (about $7.00 per pill, dose is according to weight, can be secured at any vets), the worming pill. Now understand what I'm about to say was before we even knew FIP existed. Pinky rallied. She soon began to play again and she put on some weight. We figured we had missed the worms and this was her cure. In a few months though, her condition of weight loss and weakness returned. Her belly bloated, we took her to the vets, she was tested (and the testing process, alone, for wet FIP is so traumatizing, it causes FIP to take over very quickly) and before the test results came back, Pinky died.
This is my belief. The chemical qualities of Praziquantel (Droncit) versus Feline Infectious Peridonitis should be studied at a laboratory level, and if it shows merit, on a feline trials level. In the meantime, it wouldn't hurt for the 'Parents' of these wonderful little creatures, to do their own test and report the out come.
Hine sight being 20/20, I wished, number one, I knew Pinky had this disease, because I would have performed an on going treatment of Droncit (at the safe /interval established by its manufacturer). Since I now know the symptoms and the likelyhood of the others coming down with Pip, I will not put them through the testing Pinkin had to endure. I will test Droncit, and there is no hesitation on my part because the disease, alone is, of course, fatal.
Just putting it out there. I will try to spread this information around as much as possible. I suggest all who read this do the same. I'm calling it the 'Pinky Treatment'.
Please spread the word.
Regards,
Christopher L. Schaefer
makdknife1 last decade
FIP is a failure of the immune system. Truly healthy cats should not worry about developing FIP. One of the best things you can do for your dogs or cats is to put them on a species appropriate diet, that's raw (whole slabs of meat occasionally attached to bone and also including some organ meat including liver). The commercial crap, especially the dry foods, are slowly weakening and killing our animals. It isn't worth the convenience. It isn't a cost savings if it results in high vet costs down the line. It can be difficult to transition an older animal, especially a cat, onto raw. There are good websites that explain how to do it.
Daisy43 last decade
My cat, Emelia, bas been found to have FIP and I was told by my vet that there was no cure and to prepare to put her to sleep. I don't accept that and I want to explore some way to help her. Her stomach is large and she is now very thin. She is not eating or drinking much. I'm told I may have only days, maybe weeks. Has any one tried anything that has worked? Can you direct me to something or someone who can help Emelia before its too late?
DLCLovette last decade
I am going to try Volantis' remedy .
My cat has already seen the homeopath,and she prescribed arsenicum album.
It perked up his appetite .
He's weak and lost weight,but he's still himself.
I'm giving him high dose chaga extract,with high dose vit C,a chinese liver tonic,and a probiotic. He gets colostrum in his food,as I'm feeding him to keep his caloric intake up,and I'm praying a lot.
Everything is helping,but he's not getting better.
I will start the volantis remedy tonight.
I also order T Cyte,which is a product used mainly for cats with FIV and FLV,but it works on immuno suppressed cats,which I know he is ,for whatever reason.
I have to try.
My cat has already seen the homeopath,and she prescribed arsenicum album.
It perked up his appetite .
He's weak and lost weight,but he's still himself.
I'm giving him high dose chaga extract,with high dose vit C,a chinese liver tonic,and a probiotic. He gets colostrum in his food,as I'm feeding him to keep his caloric intake up,and I'm praying a lot.
Everything is helping,but he's not getting better.
I will start the volantis remedy tonight.
I also order T Cyte,which is a product used mainly for cats with FIV and FLV,but it works on immuno suppressed cats,which I know he is ,for whatever reason.
I have to try.
missymoo last decade
Dear Walkin, Why do you feel Bellis may help?
Belli is good for internal injury esp lower abdomen.
but:
FIP has to do with neutrophil released toxin damage in the areas of blood vessels, ranging from small leaks of serum (wet FIP) to granulomas (hard scab tissue in small or big bits that is often mistaken for tumors) to FAHA - fulminant autoimmune hemolytic anemia, which can kill a cat with dry FIP overnight.
Bell-p does not meet the Law of Similars as I see it?
Now that we know more about what FIP is doing inside, it is easier to match a remedy that really suits the dis-ease.
Namaste,
Irene de VIllers, B.Sc, D.Vet.HOM
(veterinary homeopath)
Belli is good for internal injury esp lower abdomen.
but:
FIP has to do with neutrophil released toxin damage in the areas of blood vessels, ranging from small leaks of serum (wet FIP) to granulomas (hard scab tissue in small or big bits that is often mistaken for tumors) to FAHA - fulminant autoimmune hemolytic anemia, which can kill a cat with dry FIP overnight.
Bell-p does not meet the Law of Similars as I see it?
Now that we know more about what FIP is doing inside, it is easier to match a remedy that really suits the dis-ease.
Namaste,
Irene de VIllers, B.Sc, D.Vet.HOM
(veterinary homeopath)
furryboots last decade
Dear Walkin,
Although I brought some of the remedies suggested through this blogg, I was not able to use them before I lost my cat. I pray that you have better success. I now have a new kitten that I hope stays healthy never having to deal with this horrible disease.
Donna L.
Although I brought some of the remedies suggested through this blogg, I was not able to use them before I lost my cat. I pray that you have better success. I now have a new kitten that I hope stays healthy never having to deal with this horrible disease.
Donna L.
DLCLovette last decade
my cat was just diagnosed with fip (wet) and i have no money to help her. is there anyone who can help in any way. she has fluid in abdomen and is having a hard time breathing. she has constipation and had or still has worms. can someone please help me i do not want to loose my five month old kitten amore to this please help. any thing would help especially some medicine.
NREBECCA21 last decade
Hi everyone,
My kitten has just been diagnosed with FIP, they don't know how long she has to live, but she's already been ill for over 2 weeks. I'm told she'd be better off if she were put to sleep, but I will stop at nothing until I can make her better. If anyone can help me, I know this forum is a bit dated but hopefully some of you will see this! I'm glad to see that there are ways of cure, Doctors and Vets alike always seem to prescribe, but with me, I find homeopathy to be the best.
Today I have switched her food (to a higher meat content - I thought about a raw diet but think it might be a bit harsh on her bowels for now) and am trying to give her some probiotic active flora... PLEASE anyone with advice I feel as though if I'm told she will die then nothing can hurt, right? She is already so dear to my heart and I am open to try anything if it means saving her.
My kitten has just been diagnosed with FIP, they don't know how long she has to live, but she's already been ill for over 2 weeks. I'm told she'd be better off if she were put to sleep, but I will stop at nothing until I can make her better. If anyone can help me, I know this forum is a bit dated but hopefully some of you will see this! I'm glad to see that there are ways of cure, Doctors and Vets alike always seem to prescribe, but with me, I find homeopathy to be the best.
Today I have switched her food (to a higher meat content - I thought about a raw diet but think it might be a bit harsh on her bowels for now) and am trying to give her some probiotic active flora... PLEASE anyone with advice I feel as though if I'm told she will die then nothing can hurt, right? She is already so dear to my heart and I am open to try anything if it means saving her.
pandagreen last decade
What are her symptoms like...
FIP manifests in a wet form and a dry form. Signs of both forms include fever that doesnt respond to antibiotics, anorexia, weight loss and lethargy. In addition, the wet form of FIP is characterized by accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity, the chest cavity, or both. Cats with fluid in the chest exhibit labored breathing. Cats with fluid in the abdomen show progressive, non painful abdominal distension. In the dry form of FIP, small accumulations of inflammatory cells, or granulomas, form in various organs, and clinical signs depend on which organ is affected. If the kidneys are affected, excessive thirst and urination, vomiting and weight loss are seen; if the liver, jaundice. The eyes and the neurologic system are frequently affected, as well.
FIP manifests in a wet form and a dry form. Signs of both forms include fever that doesnt respond to antibiotics, anorexia, weight loss and lethargy. In addition, the wet form of FIP is characterized by accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity, the chest cavity, or both. Cats with fluid in the chest exhibit labored breathing. Cats with fluid in the abdomen show progressive, non painful abdominal distension. In the dry form of FIP, small accumulations of inflammatory cells, or granulomas, form in various organs, and clinical signs depend on which organ is affected. If the kidneys are affected, excessive thirst and urination, vomiting and weight loss are seen; if the liver, jaundice. The eyes and the neurologic system are frequently affected, as well.
♡ kadwa last decade
Kadwa - Thank you for writing so quickly. I'm eager to rush this as well as I don't know how long she has...
Her symptoms inclue weight loss, although she's been maintaining her bony frame now for the past 2 weeks, and Im waking her up every few hours to force her to eat more (which she will if I sit with her and pet her whilst she eats), she sleeps all the time, she has cloudy eyes (when you look into her eyes and they aren't black, but now dull charcoal colour, she doesn't seem to be constipated or have diarrhoea, but she does have a very high fever. She's probably very thirsty due to the fever but hardly drinks water. But I do have her eating only wet food (she prefers it anyways) so at least she is getting some moisture in her. She has that weird cat 'cough' which is more like a hard swallow, and it is fairly constant. But she is purring all the time and is happy when I visit her and pet her. I am determined to cure her, and will stop at nothing until I do. So thanks for your help and let me know if you have any more advise or at home remedies!
Take care
Her symptoms inclue weight loss, although she's been maintaining her bony frame now for the past 2 weeks, and Im waking her up every few hours to force her to eat more (which she will if I sit with her and pet her whilst she eats), she sleeps all the time, she has cloudy eyes (when you look into her eyes and they aren't black, but now dull charcoal colour, she doesn't seem to be constipated or have diarrhoea, but she does have a very high fever. She's probably very thirsty due to the fever but hardly drinks water. But I do have her eating only wet food (she prefers it anyways) so at least she is getting some moisture in her. She has that weird cat 'cough' which is more like a hard swallow, and it is fairly constant. But she is purring all the time and is happy when I visit her and pet her. I am determined to cure her, and will stop at nothing until I do. So thanks for your help and let me know if you have any more advise or at home remedies!
Take care
pandagreen last decade
Please give her Pulsatilla 30 in the morning and evening for 3 days.
One dose means 2 pills in mouth directly or you may dissolve 2 pills in some water and give her.
2 drops may be given instead of pills in the same way if you get remedy in the form of dilution.
[message edited by kadwa on Sat, 03 Nov 2012 06:36:18 GMT]
One dose means 2 pills in mouth directly or you may dissolve 2 pills in some water and give her.
2 drops may be given instead of pills in the same way if you get remedy in the form of dilution.
[message edited by kadwa on Sat, 03 Nov 2012 06:36:18 GMT]
♡ kadwa last decade
Hello!
I was just reading your replies on Feline Infectious Peritonitis and was wondering if you could tell me about the remedy Volantis was talking about please?
I'm doing an assignment for my Diploma in Animal Healing on this subject and am looking for homeopathic and alternative remedies that would help it.
Thank you very much for your time!
Kind regards,
Rebecca Prinsloo
I was just reading your replies on Feline Infectious Peritonitis and was wondering if you could tell me about the remedy Volantis was talking about please?
I'm doing an assignment for my Diploma in Animal Healing on this subject and am looking for homeopathic and alternative remedies that would help it.
Thank you very much for your time!
Kind regards,
Rebecca Prinsloo
rebeccaprinsloo last decade
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