Saving Floki From FIP
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Life really knows how to humble a person. Unfortunately it takes that person learning how to accept defeat in order to truly be humbled. I have been mentally and physically trying my very best every second of everyday to figure out how to renew myself, become reborn, rise from the ashes that have been following and haunting me like a shadow sent from my own hell since 2015. The loss ive experienced since then is my own. I will always own it, but it has also owned me.
There have absolutely been bright days the past few years, i wouldn't dare let that go without being acknowledged. Moments of growth, love, laughter, and light. One recent light in my life is Floki, my Sphynx kitten. Floki is a now 5 month old, neutered male, Sphynx who was recently diagnosed with FIP.
What is FIP? I've copy and pasted a short somewhat answer below from UC David:
*Feline Infections Peritonitis (FIP) is a devastating and nearly always fatal disease of cats which arises from a mutation of the common feline coronavirus (FECV) which infects 40-80% of cats worldwide. Research over the past four decades has increased our knowledge of FIP, but we have not yet discovered a cure for this illness that affects cats, particularly young cats from catteries and animal shelters.*
I dont know how to really feel at the moment as I type this. I am at such a "humbling" point in my life I could vomit.
It has come to a point where I am making this GoFundMe due to serious need. I in no way, shape, or form feel deserving of help. I am definitely doing what I can to also give back and will continue those efforts as I go on everyday.
The treatment for cats with FIP is not cheap. It is also not FDA Approved, which probably plays a part in the cost. You can not buy it at a veterinary clinic. Which also means theres so many vets out there who dont believe in it, roll their eyes at the idea, and also wont even suggest it to owners facing their beloved pet dying within hours of diagnosis. The community and science behind the treatments are insanely compassionate and so driven. The treatments at the moment come in pill form and injectables. No matter which treatment the cat is put on, it HAS to be given for exactly 84 DAYS IN A ROW. Floki is on the daily injectable form of meds. and we are on day 15 at the moment (03/22/2021). Even tho Floki appeared to be suspected FIP positive early on, he was still in rough shape when this all seemed to start.
Thursday March 4th I noticed Floki had a abnormal breathing pattern. He had "effort" as if he had to use way more energy and effort to actually inhale and exhale. Still somewhat walking around, drinking, eating (somewhat), and having his normal bathroom habits. I hadnt thought anything was going on until i noticed the respiratory effort that day lasting the whole morning and afternoon.
FIP causes inflammation to blood vessels, with fluid leakage. It is very common and maybe even more common for the initial fluid build up to be in the abdomen. Floki on the other hand had a large amount of fluid built up in his chest. With very little in the abdomen. So he did not have the typical pot bellied look commonly seen in most FIP cats. That Thursday, after finding out via xray, that Floki had so much fluid in his chest you could not even see his heart, he had to be admitted to the ER hospital, put under, and have the fluid drained from his chest. They removed 112ml of yellow tinged, sticky, fluid from the right side of his chest. Sterile samples were collected of that fluid. That same night we were lucky enough to be able to pick him up, breathing so much better, acting more himself, so happy, and not oxygen dependent. But we were also now faced with this terrifying idea he may have FIP and its trying to kill him rather quickly.
Since that first day, Floki has been back and forth to the ER 3 times, and had to be seen by his regular vet a handful of times. He had to have his chest drained a second time and dropped soooo much weight and life in his eyes that first week or so. Earlier this month he had to take 3 different medication and I had to really pull out all my tricks to get him to consume some form of food each day.
March 8th, 9pm....I was able to start injecting Floki with a drug that has proven to save the lives of so many FIP cats. After a few days of this, not so fun and significantly pricey injection, we could not believe our eyes. Everyday and every injection that went by, we saw our Floki coming back to us. It has been so confusing but incredible to watch the transformation take affect right before our eyes.
No he is not in the clear and no matter what the injections have to continue for the full 84 days. During that time he still needs to make vet visits, have bloodwork done, and have other symptoms treated if and when they arise. As I know everyone is aware, when theres bad things that happen, life does not stop. It has financially broke us just to start this journey with Floki. Each vial I have to buy for Floki that contains the injection he needs daily is $75. At the moment 1 vial last Floki just under 4 days......As the, what I call magic, continues to improve his health and bring back his beautiful personality and light in his eyes, he also continues to grow as he should. Which will and already has once in 15days caused his daily dose to increase. which of course will make the vials last a bit shorter and shorter. You can see where im going with this....
Im so sorry this is long, and if you are still reading i cant express my appreciation for even just clicking to read our story in the first place. One reason I am actually making this, is due to a couple of wonderful people I dont even know offering some form of financial help to put towards Floki's treatment. And urging me to be humble and allow others who may want to help me, do so.
This does not dictate whether or not Floki will get the full treatment or not. I know my place and my responsibility to the creatures I add to my "pack"... All my "Dawgs". However, other parts of our life are suffering now. I dont know what that will mean in the future when things catch up, or if there will be irreversible damage.
Just like I didnt know how to start this, I also dont know how to end it.
Thank You so much if you have followed me and my crew from the social media realm. There is no light at the end of a tunnel. Life is the tunnel, you just have to navigate the turns. I am painfully gracious to everyone.
<3
There have absolutely been bright days the past few years, i wouldn't dare let that go without being acknowledged. Moments of growth, love, laughter, and light. One recent light in my life is Floki, my Sphynx kitten. Floki is a now 5 month old, neutered male, Sphynx who was recently diagnosed with FIP.
What is FIP? I've copy and pasted a short somewhat answer below from UC David:
*Feline Infections Peritonitis (FIP) is a devastating and nearly always fatal disease of cats which arises from a mutation of the common feline coronavirus (FECV) which infects 40-80% of cats worldwide. Research over the past four decades has increased our knowledge of FIP, but we have not yet discovered a cure for this illness that affects cats, particularly young cats from catteries and animal shelters.*
I dont know how to really feel at the moment as I type this. I am at such a "humbling" point in my life I could vomit.
It has come to a point where I am making this GoFundMe due to serious need. I in no way, shape, or form feel deserving of help. I am definitely doing what I can to also give back and will continue those efforts as I go on everyday.
The treatment for cats with FIP is not cheap. It is also not FDA Approved, which probably plays a part in the cost. You can not buy it at a veterinary clinic. Which also means theres so many vets out there who dont believe in it, roll their eyes at the idea, and also wont even suggest it to owners facing their beloved pet dying within hours of diagnosis. The community and science behind the treatments are insanely compassionate and so driven. The treatments at the moment come in pill form and injectables. No matter which treatment the cat is put on, it HAS to be given for exactly 84 DAYS IN A ROW. Floki is on the daily injectable form of meds. and we are on day 15 at the moment (03/22/2021). Even tho Floki appeared to be suspected FIP positive early on, he was still in rough shape when this all seemed to start.
Thursday March 4th I noticed Floki had a abnormal breathing pattern. He had "effort" as if he had to use way more energy and effort to actually inhale and exhale. Still somewhat walking around, drinking, eating (somewhat), and having his normal bathroom habits. I hadnt thought anything was going on until i noticed the respiratory effort that day lasting the whole morning and afternoon.
FIP causes inflammation to blood vessels, with fluid leakage. It is very common and maybe even more common for the initial fluid build up to be in the abdomen. Floki on the other hand had a large amount of fluid built up in his chest. With very little in the abdomen. So he did not have the typical pot bellied look commonly seen in most FIP cats. That Thursday, after finding out via xray, that Floki had so much fluid in his chest you could not even see his heart, he had to be admitted to the ER hospital, put under, and have the fluid drained from his chest. They removed 112ml of yellow tinged, sticky, fluid from the right side of his chest. Sterile samples were collected of that fluid. That same night we were lucky enough to be able to pick him up, breathing so much better, acting more himself, so happy, and not oxygen dependent. But we were also now faced with this terrifying idea he may have FIP and its trying to kill him rather quickly.
Since that first day, Floki has been back and forth to the ER 3 times, and had to be seen by his regular vet a handful of times. He had to have his chest drained a second time and dropped soooo much weight and life in his eyes that first week or so. Earlier this month he had to take 3 different medication and I had to really pull out all my tricks to get him to consume some form of food each day.
March 8th, 9pm....I was able to start injecting Floki with a drug that has proven to save the lives of so many FIP cats. After a few days of this, not so fun and significantly pricey injection, we could not believe our eyes. Everyday and every injection that went by, we saw our Floki coming back to us. It has been so confusing but incredible to watch the transformation take affect right before our eyes.
No he is not in the clear and no matter what the injections have to continue for the full 84 days. During that time he still needs to make vet visits, have bloodwork done, and have other symptoms treated if and when they arise. As I know everyone is aware, when theres bad things that happen, life does not stop. It has financially broke us just to start this journey with Floki. Each vial I have to buy for Floki that contains the injection he needs daily is $75. At the moment 1 vial last Floki just under 4 days......As the, what I call magic, continues to improve his health and bring back his beautiful personality and light in his eyes, he also continues to grow as he should. Which will and already has once in 15days caused his daily dose to increase. which of course will make the vials last a bit shorter and shorter. You can see where im going with this....
Im so sorry this is long, and if you are still reading i cant express my appreciation for even just clicking to read our story in the first place. One reason I am actually making this, is due to a couple of wonderful people I dont even know offering some form of financial help to put towards Floki's treatment. And urging me to be humble and allow others who may want to help me, do so.
This does not dictate whether or not Floki will get the full treatment or not. I know my place and my responsibility to the creatures I add to my "pack"... All my "Dawgs". However, other parts of our life are suffering now. I dont know what that will mean in the future when things catch up, or if there will be irreversible damage.
Just like I didnt know how to start this, I also dont know how to end it.
Thank You so much if you have followed me and my crew from the social media realm. There is no light at the end of a tunnel. Life is the tunnel, you just have to navigate the turns. I am painfully gracious to everyone.
<3
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Jessica Glenn
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Brandon, FL