Hi all! First I'll reference my first thread involving Mr Stripe. Feline Leukemia Eye issues and Seizure
Following his ocular issues and single seizure a month ago, we went to the Vet.
I use a retired Vet that helps with the Humane Society, so limited on tests but 50 yrs experience.
Note I am on a very tight budget, this will factor in with my question.
He examined Stripe and said his eyes made him really question Ocular Dry FIP with the Anterior Uveitis. That coupled w the seizure, Neuro?
He advised to get him established w a clinic, CBC and Chem Panel run and go from there.
Down the FIP rabbit hole I went.
Mr Stripe is a big boy, weighing 10.6 lbs. The dosage for injections was going to be right at 3 mLs. That is a large dose to give in his back for any length of time, especially w no help. 200 mgs of Gabapentin was needed to calm him for Vet visits alone.
So I'm looking into going the oral route w capsules.
Can anyone give me suggestions on groups that are reliable and go the oral route? And pricing?
He has been stable for a month, but has upcoming Vet visit prior to starting treatment for blood work.
And of course I'm wondering is this actually FIP, even tho everything does seem to fit.
If you've made it this far, thank you for reading! I've had a small nervous breakdown recently. I do want what's best for my Stripe, I'm just trying to figure out what that is.
TIA
Following his ocular issues and single seizure a month ago, we went to the Vet.
I use a retired Vet that helps with the Humane Society, so limited on tests but 50 yrs experience.
Note I am on a very tight budget, this will factor in with my question.He examined Stripe and said his eyes made him really question Ocular Dry FIP with the Anterior Uveitis. That coupled w the seizure, Neuro?
He advised to get him established w a clinic, CBC and Chem Panel run and go from there.
Down the FIP rabbit hole I went.
Mr Stripe is a big boy, weighing 10.6 lbs. The dosage for injections was going to be right at 3 mLs. That is a large dose to give in his back for any length of time, especially w no help. 200 mgs of Gabapentin was needed to calm him for Vet visits alone.
So I'm looking into going the oral route w capsules.
Can anyone give me suggestions on groups that are reliable and go the oral route? And pricing?
He has been stable for a month, but has upcoming Vet visit prior to starting treatment for blood work.
And of course I'm wondering is this actually FIP, even tho everything does seem to fit.
If you've made it this far, thank you for reading! I've had a small nervous breakdown recently. I do want what's best for my Stripe, I'm just trying to figure out what that is.
TIA
As a seasoned Vet Tech, I'm concerned ab being able to do this.
