Beau’s first birthday is coming up (July) and we are all ready to celebrate this little Bean’s first year of life.
Firstly, I want to thank friends and family for supporting Beau in the largest fight of his life.
On September 11, 2019 two orange tabby brothers named Beau and Squid were adopted from Atlantic County Animal Shelter at 2 months old. They play, sleep, eat, and even explore outside together! In March we noticed Beau had been acting strange: he had been very tired, had a fever, wasn’t eating and lost significant weight. A veterinary appointment in May revealed that our Baby Beau has a large mass in his abdomen. Combined with his other symptoms, he was diagnosed with FIP.
FIP is a corona virus that afflicts cats in shelters 5-10 times more than non-shelter cats (1). This is a strain of corona virus (not COVID-19) that attacks and causes cell growth in the intestinal walls of cats specifically. FIP stands for “Feline Infectious Peritonitis.” This is a virus that is terminal without treatment that occurs in 1 and 5000 young cats.
We were told yesterday (5/21/2020) that Beau’s only chance at surviving is a medication called Mutian. This is a relatively new drug that carries a hefty price. Based off of the information from drug representatives and veterinary advice, it seems as though Beau will need 300 mg per day at his body weight. As he is treated he will gain weight and require a larger dosage. Recommended treatment is one capsule every day for 84 days.
Right now it is projected that the dosage capsule of Mutian needed every day is going to cost $36, and the price will continue to increase as the dosage increases. This is sadly not feasible for us (Beau’s 2 Moms). Due to COVID-19 we are impacted financially. As recent college graduates who faced job loss and are struggling to find long-term employment, we sadly find it very difficult to pay for Beau’s full treatment.
A study done by a veterinary hospital in Colorado, along with others conducted in Europe, was published in the scientific journal Research in Veterinary Science. The studies concluded that, of the 29 total cats afflicted by FIP and treated with Mutian, 25 of them went into remission. The other 4 cats were treated for an additional cycle and joined the others in remission (2).
It would mean the world to Beau if he got to grow up alongside his brother Squid. Seeing his recent illness inhibit his ability to act like the playful kitten he once was hurts us deeply and we would love to see Beau at his full potential again.
We really appreciate you for taking the time to read this. All donations are helpful, and please feel free to share this with friends and family!
Stay tuned for updates…
https://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/sites/default/files/files/2019-03/FIP.pdf( 1)
https://reader.elsevier.com/reader/sd/pii/S0034528819312056?token=73F105627D73C73492453493222580552A7CF6FD4A898B75069D8EA24897FDEB5AF1D4DD5CFD5353CA97CE52314C1B7F(2)
Firstly, I want to thank friends and family for supporting Beau in the largest fight of his life.
On September 11, 2019 two orange tabby brothers named Beau and Squid were adopted from Atlantic County Animal Shelter at 2 months old. They play, sleep, eat, and even explore outside together! In March we noticed Beau had been acting strange: he had been very tired, had a fever, wasn’t eating and lost significant weight. A veterinary appointment in May revealed that our Baby Beau has a large mass in his abdomen. Combined with his other symptoms, he was diagnosed with FIP.
FIP is a corona virus that afflicts cats in shelters 5-10 times more than non-shelter cats (1). This is a strain of corona virus (not COVID-19) that attacks and causes cell growth in the intestinal walls of cats specifically. FIP stands for “Feline Infectious Peritonitis.” This is a virus that is terminal without treatment that occurs in 1 and 5000 young cats.
We were told yesterday (5/21/2020) that Beau’s only chance at surviving is a medication called Mutian. This is a relatively new drug that carries a hefty price. Based off of the information from drug representatives and veterinary advice, it seems as though Beau will need 300 mg per day at his body weight. As he is treated he will gain weight and require a larger dosage. Recommended treatment is one capsule every day for 84 days.
Right now it is projected that the dosage capsule of Mutian needed every day is going to cost $36, and the price will continue to increase as the dosage increases. This is sadly not feasible for us (Beau’s 2 Moms). Due to COVID-19 we are impacted financially. As recent college graduates who faced job loss and are struggling to find long-term employment, we sadly find it very difficult to pay for Beau’s full treatment.
A study done by a veterinary hospital in Colorado, along with others conducted in Europe, was published in the scientific journal Research in Veterinary Science. The studies concluded that, of the 29 total cats afflicted by FIP and treated with Mutian, 25 of them went into remission. The other 4 cats were treated for an additional cycle and joined the others in remission (2).
It would mean the world to Beau if he got to grow up alongside his brother Squid. Seeing his recent illness inhibit his ability to act like the playful kitten he once was hurts us deeply and we would love to see Beau at his full potential again.
We really appreciate you for taking the time to read this. All donations are helpful, and please feel free to share this with friends and family!
Stay tuned for updates…
https://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/sites/default/files/files/2019-03/FIP.pdf( 1)
https://reader.elsevier.com/reader/sd/pii/S0034528819312056?token=73F105627D73C73492453493222580552A7CF6FD4A898B75069D8EA24897FDEB5AF1D4DD5CFD5353CA97CE52314C1B7F(2)
Organizer and beneficiary
Kasey Nowak
Beneficiary