Instructions for Dosing
How to weigh appropriate dosage
Capsules
Twist open the capsules and place the powder in the included jar.
Unit
First use only: Hold Unit, place 50g weight on scale, wait for "PASS."
Scale
Turn off the scale and place the weighing pan onto the scale.
Mixing
Place pan on scale, then turn on. Always double-check grams unit is selected first. Weigh powder and mix into a teaspoon (5ml) of water, chicken broth, or goat's milk. Mix this medicated liquid into wet food thoroughly.
Feeding Schedule
Feed your cat twice daily, approximately 12 hours apart, with medicine each time. Light snacks are ok, but avoid bigger meals between main feedings. Don't exceed 14 hours between meals.
The right Dosage
⚠️ All cats must start off at 20mg/kg for 14 days to clear the brain of the FIP Virus. After, you may continue at the appropriate dosages listed below.
Wet or Dry FIP
Administer 10mg (0.010g) per kilogram of body weight 12 hours for 84 days.
Ocular FIP
Administer 15mg (0.015g) per kilogram of body weight every 12 hours for 84 days.
Neurological FIP
Administer 20mg (0.020g) per kilogram of body weight every 12 hours for 84 days.
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Frequently Asked Questions
You can administer a dose up to one hour early or one hour later than originally scheduled. However, avoid exceeding a 14-hour gap between doses. Missed a dose by over six hours? Skip it and continue with the regular schedule, but extend the treatment by a day for each missed dose.
To reduce vomiting, try mixing the supplement with dry kibbles in addition to wet food. If your cat vomits within an hour of taking the dose, administer another full dose.
If your cat is hesitant to eat their medicated meal, consider these strategies:
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Use a more aromatic wet food to better disguise the smell.
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Encapsulate a dose according to your cat's weight in chicken-flavored gelatin capsules, using a pill shooter or pill pocket for easier administration. Simply place the pill on the back-center of your cat's tongue.
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Mix the powdered dose with low-sodium chicken broth, tuna water, goat's milk, Gerber's chicken baby food in a syringe for direct feeding.
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If your cat's appetite is low, we'd recommend an appetite stimulant such as Mirataz. In some situations, prednisone/prednisolone may be used according to your vet's direction, but we recommend the use of meloxicam whenever possible.
Rest assured, we have been able to get all cats to comply with their treatment using one of the above methods. For further information or questions, please email us at contact@fipremedy.com.
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For spaying or neutering, we advise the procedure to be done ideally during Week 9 of treatment or three months after treatment ends. If done on Week 11, for example, ensure that you complete three more weeks of treatment after sterilization surgery -- totaling 14 weeks of treatment. As for vaccinations, ideally, wait until three months after completing the FIP treatment. However, consider your cat's lifestyle: outdoor cats face higher risks without vaccinations compared to indoor cats. Assess the benefits and risks for your cat's specific situation.
Using prednisolone is acceptable during the first three weeks of treatment. The recommended protocol is 2 mg/kg once daily for the first two weeks, then 1 mg/kg once daily in the third week. Meloxicam is an alternative non-steroidal anti-inflammatory option.
We advise against extending prednisolone beyond three weeks unless absolutely necessary. Prolonged use may mask symptoms of progression and affect our ability to adjust treatment if needed.
While using Remedy2801 for FIP, it's important to support your cat's liver to ensure the medication is processed maximally. We strongly advise the use of Denamarin, a potent liver supplement combining SAMe (S-Adenosyl-Methionine) and milk thistle extract. Denamarin can be purchased without a prescription on Amazon for $35 for a month's supply. If Denamarin isn't available, separate SAMe and milk thistle supplements are a viable alternative, though less optimal. Please note that Denamarin is administered on an empty stomach of two hours or more.
The liver is a highly resilient organ and can recover quickly if supported properly. Therefore, we strongly advise using a liver support supplement alongside Remedy2801, as long as it doesn't affect treatment compliance.
Additionally, probiotics are highly beneficial for immune system support and general wellbeing, and we also suggest considering omega-3 fatty acids for overall health.
Blood tests are required on Day 40 and Day 80 of treatment. Ask your vet for a Chem17 + CBC test. Costs may range from $200 to $400 per test, depending on your location. If funds are tight, prioritize the Day 80 test, as it confirms if your cat is cured of FIP.
Send the results to bloodwork@fipremedy.com, and we’ll provide an analysis within 24 hours. Do not stop treatment until we confirm your cat is cured.
In extreme circumstances, we understand that a parent may not be able to afford either blood test. In this case, we continue treatment for 110 days and enter the three-month observation period without any blood tests.
Remedy2801™, similar to oral GS-441524, may cause certain mild gastrointestinal side effects. Initially, some cats might experience diarrhea, vomiting, nausea. These side effects will resolve within two weeks without medical intervention. If side effects persists beyond two weeks, although extremely rare, please contact us immediately for advice.
If your cat's health worsens during treatment, it may indicate a misdiagnosis, especially in cases of neurological FIP where early symptoms are subtle. This can result in an insufficient dosage. If you notice regression, increase the dosage by 5 mg/kg weekly until reaching a maximum of 20 mg/kg, observing for improvements.
If your cat doesn’t respond to higher dosages, a coinfection or misdiagnosis may be the issue. FIP weakens the immune system, making cats prone to other diseases. Since FIP is hard to diagnose, lack of improvement after 2-4 weeks may suggest a different issue. Contact us if your cat shows no improvement within two weeks.
Life After FIP
After just 84 days of treatment, your cat should be successfully cured of FIP. To confirm a successful cure, you will need bloodwork results done at around Day 80 to determine whether it is safe to end treatment. Send us an email at bloodwork@fipremedy.com to get your bloodwork results deciphered.
The following three months after treatment is extremely important. You will need to keep a careful eye on your cat to observe signs of a relapse or reinfection. This is called the three-month observation period. If you treated with Remedy2801 for more than 60 days, the chances of a relapse are nearly zero; however, reinfection is still possible at any point. It is advised not to introduce any more cats to your home unless you are aware of the risks.
During the three-month observation period: Do not introduce new cats to your home, do not rehome your cat, do not perform any surgeries or administer any medication unless life-saving, and do not vaccinate until after the three-month observation period is over.