Bean is my 12-week-old kitten who has been diagnosed with dry FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis), a severe and fatal viral disease. Without treatment, it is almost always deadly. It causes inflammation in the body, often affecting the brain and spinal cord, leading to symptoms like loss of coordination, organ failure , seizures, paralysis, and rapid decline that can progress within days or weeks.

See video attached showing his FIP symptoms for proof: https://youtube.com/shorts/_skoXIScdDI?feature=share

Bean is a joyful, loving kitten who quickly became the heart of my home after I rescued him just a month ago. He filled a space in my life I had felt deeply since losing my last cat, and coming home to him every day brought me comfort and happiness. I love him very much, and I feel like he was brought into my life so that I could help him have a life. I know most people wouldnt have gone through with expensive treatment but I have to try, he’s so young and deserves a life

When I adopted Bean he seemed completely normal and healthy, I had no idea what I signed up for. Everything changed suddenly when he began showing neurological symptoms. I rushed him to the emergency vet, where he was diagnosed with FIP. Thankfully, he was able to start antiviral treatment (GS) immediately because the vet had extra in hand, which stabilized him while I waited for his medication to arrive in the mail. I knew I had to act fast to save his life and I couldn’t bare the thought of not trying to save him

Within two days of treatment, Bean began improving—his coordination returned, his confusion faded, and he started eating. Within a week, he was super playful, energetic, and acting like himself again. It truly felt like getting him back.

There is real hope for cats with FIP. With a full 12-week course of treatment, many cats go on to live normal, healthy lives, especially when they respond early like he has. He still has a long road ahead, but his progress so far gives me hope worth fighting for.

The medication must be specially compounded, and costs add up quickly with vet visits and blood work. his medicine is currently $400 a month and will continue to go up as his dosage increases. He will also need regular vet visits and blood work. The full treatment is estimated at $1,500–$2,000.

I am doing everything I can to give Bean the best chance at life. Any support—donations or even sharing his story—means more than I can say.

Thank you so much for reading ❤️