Meet the cats who have overcome FIP, Feline Infectious Peritonitis. These cats and their caregivers have incredible stories of survival after facing a once-incurable disease.
Read their stories below
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) has long been difficult for veterinarians to manage and understand in cats that contract the disease. In the U.S., the lack of legal treatment options meant FIP was often considered a fatal diagnosis for cats. However, recent progress in antiviral treatments has made effective therapy for FIP a reality!
Through our exclusive partnership with the Bova group, Stokes Pharmacy has made it possible for veterinarians to prescribe US-made FIP treatment! Since our treatment became available in April 2024, many cats have been successfully treated and are now FIP survivors. We celebrate their stories of resilience below!
From Lara in Austin, TX
Yesterday was Louie’s last day of FIP treatment. For the next few months, Louie will be in an observation period and closely monitored to ensure he doesn’t experience a relapse.
Words can’t express how relieved we are. To be fully honest, there was a period I didn’t think Louie was going to make it. I never shared how bad he got on social media, a few people in real life told me that they thought he was going to pass away. (They told me this in retrospect after Louie had started treatment and was getting better.)
The FIP treatment felt like a miracle. In less than a day Louie’s eyes were alert again, and he came out of his backpack carrier that he had hid in for days. We got the compounded medicine (GS-441524) from @stokespharmacy and definitely recommend going to them.
From Sunshine & Tyler in Miami, FL
Thank you so much! We now are actively treating our girl Sol, who will graduate treatment on June 11.
From Skye in Upper Marloro, MD
We took Apollo to the vet thinking he was just “not feeling well” only to be told that he would most likely have to be put down. Our vet told us about FIP medications and directed us to groups for support and we learned about Stokes Pharmacy. Our vet happily wrote us the prescription and we started him on treatment. Within days he was wrestling with his siblings, climbing on the cat tree and giving us kisses. We are forever thankful for the life Stokes gave our Polly! He’s officially cured now!
From Maggie in Muncie, IN
From Claire in Brooklyn, NY
Stokes Pharmacy saved my cat’s life. Nubbi was near death when we started but with the GS-44 suspension medication for wet FIP. She’s playing with her donut ball again. We are so thankful for Stokes!
From Amanda in Redondo Beach, CA
Stokes Pharmacy literally saved my cat’s life. Well, you along with, first my vet and I and my husband were determined to get him better. But you all provided the magic serum to make it happen. He was diagnosed to most likely have FIP. It couldn’t be 100% confirmed since it’s so hard to detect it with certainty. You sent the medicine (very pricey, unfortunately. We fortunately can afford it, but it’s sad to think of others who can’t and have to just let their cats go, not being able to afford treatment. But that’s another topic).
Marvin was only 4 months old and came from the pound. It as thought that there he likely shared a litter box with others and maybe got the FIP illness from that, and maybe from too much play interaction around or in the uncleaned litter box. Absent things to play with, I suspect that kittens turn to just digging in their litter.
You guys sent the GS-451522 quickly every time, and were so nice when I called on the phone. I wish there was an attachment section here, as I’d send you a before an after of our orange kitty, Marvin. He started at about 4 pounds at 4 months, and is up to over nine pounds now, at almost 9 months old. 🙂
Thank you thank you!! You guys are amazing, and I thought that card you sent at the beginning was so nice! It was during our time of not knowing whether Marvin would respond to the medicine (would he live or die?). We are so pleased he did and we couldn’t have done it without your all’s help. Quite literally, no exaggeration.
From Kellie in Birchwood, TN
My boy was diagnosed in October when he started sleeping all the time, fluid in abdomen, fever and not eating. They took fluid from his abdomen for testing to confirm diagnosis. He started treatment in November. The very next day after his first pill we could see improvement. He finished treatment the end of January and is back to his normal self. Thank you Stokes Pharmacy for saving my baby!
From Kimberly in Barstow, CA
I rescued Binx from an animal shelter, he was a small little thing, and I noticed he had crusty eyes and a sneeze took him to the local vet. They kept giving him anabiotic‘s for a few weeks and nothing was working. Finally, he had problems walking he didn’t want to eat or drink anything. I ended up taking him to Bear Valley Animal Hospital , where he was diagnosed with dry / neuro FIP and the vet told me the only option was to put him down. I then did my own research and found that Stokes Pharmacy carried a medication that may save his life. I talked to the veterinarian at Bear Valley Animal Hospital. He put the prescription in and immediately after three days he started playing and eating and gaining weight because he was so small and he did 84 days on the pill and he just completed his 84 day observation on , 2025 and he’s going strong. I cannot thank you guys enough for carrying this medication that has saved his life!
From Ashley in Apple Valley, MN
Penelope was diagnosed with FIP the day before her first birthday on , 2024. I recognized her symptoms immediately because unfortunately six months prior her brother and littermate passed from wet FIP at just 6 months old. I had never heard of FIP until this terrible experience. Thankfully, our vet office had her seen the same day I called and immediately ordered lab testing and reached out to Stokes Pharmacy. Within a few days she was started on GS- 441524. Within 24 hours of starting GS she was back to her normal self! We continued with medication for 84 days and regular vet checks for lab work. As of a few weeks ago she is considered cured from FIP.
From Beverly in Childress, TX
Sterling was diagnosed with FIP after a new kitten was introduced to the household, and some of the cats in the house showed signs of a mild infection. Sterling was one of them. After being treated with antibiotics for a couple of weeks, he was still running a fever and not not feeling well. I took him back to my vet for a complete chemistry panel and bloodwork. The lab work had the markers indicating the possibility of FIP.
My vet had not treated an FIP case before, but knew a vet who had, and already consulted with her about Sterling. I’m very thankful that my vet didn’t insist on doing extra tests to rule out other problems. She called in a prescription to Stokes for the GS-441524 tablets and I was able to get them overnighted. Within a few days, Sterling started feeling better and was playing again. It was very easy to give him the pills and he would run to the kitchen table every evening to get his nightly ‘candy’ (medicine and a churu lickable treat afterwards). He sailed through his 84 days of treatment and his 84 days of observation and is now considered cured!! He is back to his normal, energetic, crazy self – running through the house at full speed, slithering up the cat tree, opening cabinet doors to inspect the contents, and batting his favorite spring toys around the house.
Thank you, Stokes Pharmacy, for being a huge part of saving me special Sterling’s life!
From Heather in Christiana, TN
When we adopted him, he faced numerous health challenges after being rescued from a hoarding situation. Despite my efforts to boost his immunity, the improvements were only temporary. The veterinarians encountered difficulties diagnosing him, as FIP can be elusive and requires ruling out many other conditions.
Legolas has transformed into a healthy, happy, active, and playful little boy! I look forward to seeing his progress on day 84! Thank you, Stokes Pharmacy, for providing access to this life-saving medication! Before this medication, FIP was ultimately a death sentence. I am incredibly grateful.
From Jesse in Rixeyville, VA
Just days before , our sweet Mocha was diagnosed with FIP. He was only four months old and weighed under three pounds — a tiny fighter who had already survived so much. Born to a stray mom, Mocha and his siblings lived outside through a hurricane before being rescued by Jeepin’ For Paws.
Mocha’s early days after diagnosis were tough. He needed daily subcutaneous fluids, hand-feeding, and lots of time curled up on a heated blanket just to stay warm and comfortable. Thanks to the incredible medication provided by Stokes Pharmacy and the dedicated care he received, Mocha began to turn a corner.
Thank you for being part of Mocha’s miracle.
From Wendy in Boardman, OH
From Lily in Medford, OR
I adopted Laura from CARMA, specifically inside a PetSmart. About two months after adopting Laura she stopped eating, drinking, and generally wasn’t herself. I had no prior knowledge of FIP and when Laura skin was jaundice I freaked out. I took her to a nearby clinic who ran a PCP test and bloodwork that after two days confirmed that she was most likely FIP positive. I quickly took her to Mission Park Pet Hospital that works directly with CARMA and have worked with several FIP cats. They were able to prescribe her the oral tablets that saved her life.
As of January she no longer takes the oral medication and gets frequent checkups to ensure that it won’t come back.
From Margie
From Tanya in Thornton, CO
Ernie’s journey started off semi normal. He had a few health issues that we dealt with but he seemed like a normal kitten for the most part. Out of nowhere he changed. He became reclusive and lethargic and stopped eating. We took him to the vet and within a few days he had to go to an emergency clinic and was diagnosed with FIP. We were devastated. Our vet contacted Stokes Pharmacy right away and they overnighted the meds. Within a week of his change in health we started the medication. Within a week or so the fluid in his belly went away and he started playing and Eating again. He completed treatment in early He is the most playful, sweet little boy and we are so thankful to have him healthy again!
From Heather in Bloomfield, CT
We rescued Jake and Maggie from Halfway Home Rescue in . They were littermates abandoned in the streets. Maggie needed eye surgery while in their care, but the vet saved her eye and both cats were otherwise healthy at adoption day. A couple months later Jake got extremely lethargic, stopped playing, and was not eating well. It took 2 weeks and 2 ER visits & 2 visits to our former vet’s office to get the FIP diagnosis confirmed by Pieper Veterinary ER. He was diagnosed JUST after the FDA approved FIP treatment meds for cats in the US, but it was still very unknown by our vets, so I relied on the rescue to get the medication for Jake to save his life. He showed improvement within 48 hours and was jumping and starting to play again after 2 weeks. We were able to switch from injections to Stokes after just 2 weeks. It was a miracle! He got a clean bill of health ad was finishing up his observation period off medication, when Maggie fell ill with the ocular form of the disease in her good eye. We caught it very early for her, so her illness and treatment was much smoother. We are forever grateful for the help received and the medication that saved their lives during their illnesses. They are both happy and healthy one year old now!
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