8/23/22 – Wilder Update. You might remember that Wilder is a friendly feline who showed up in a cat colony we were assisting along with the help of Debbie, owner of Comfort’s Place. Wilder tested positive for the deadly disease, Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP). He just recently started an experimental drug which has proven to be very successful (in our experience) but until it is approved by the FDA, it continues to be very expensive to utilize. Here is an update from Wilder’s rescuer and foster mom:
“Wilder has now made it into his second week (today is day 11) of his GS treatment for his ocular/neurological FIP. His first week was full of ups and downs, one day he seemed to do a little better and the next he seemed worse again. After this last weekend, I can definitely say he seems a tad better. Friday’s are our weigh in day since that is the day of the week that we first started his treatment. He weighed in at 5.4 lbs–a 1 lb gain for Wilder as he was 4.4 lbs at diagnosis. Yay! His gait seems to be a bit better and he isn’t shaking constantly like he was. You can still tell he is a bit off when he tries to walk or run, and his third eyelid in the left eye is still showing on and off in that one eye. I am also happy to report that his appetite has returned! We are coming down to the almost halfway point with his tablets, so I will keep in touch with Deb. So far, we have raised only $230 ($225.92 after fees) toward his medication. We are planning a bake sale for the week of the 29th to hopefully get more toward the remaining medication he needs. Geez, it is absolutely brutal raising any funds for anything right now. We won’t give up! Thank you for all of your help with this sweet boy, we greatly appreciate it. – Jessica”
Dear Friends, your donations do make a difference. Not only in saving one life, but as a village, we are committed to using every resource possible to make a difference in the lives of the animals we love and who give us unconditional love. We pray there will be a time when the scientists have the time to review and approve these drugs so that it can reduce the cost and make them more available for use by the average family and rescuer. Thank you in advance for any help you can give. – diana
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He was about 12 weeks of treatment and was examined and the FIP was confirmed with one of our doctors. The pills are between $70 and $90 each and the dose is based on weight and changes as the cat hopefully starts recovering. The total cost can be between $1,500 to $2,000. But every case taken on can be further proof of its efficacy. There are advocates trying to get this approved for standard treatment. – diana.
