FIP Recovery with Oral Tablets: What to Expect Week by Week

Starting FIP treatment with oral GS-441524 tablets is a major step toward your cat’s recovery. While the treatment lasts 84 days, each week brings visible changes and important milestones. Knowing what to expect can help you monitor progress, stay motivated, and detect any potential issues early.

This week-by-week guide outlines the typical recovery timeline for cats receiving oral GS tablets—and how you can support them every step of the way.

Week 1: Rapid Response

What to Expect:

  • Fever may subside within 2–4 days

  • Appetite usually begins to return

  • Activity level improves—cats may start grooming and playing again

  • Breathing or fluid-related symptoms start to ease (in wet FIP cases)

Tips:
Start daily weight tracking. Use a digital scale to monitor improvement. Ensure consistent dosing at the same time every day.

Week 2: Visible Improvements

What to Expect:

  • Weight gain becomes noticeable

  • Coat looks healthier

  • Swelling in the abdomen (if present) reduces

  • Bloodwork shows early signs of improvement (optional check)

Tips:
Keep feeding high-quality, easily digestible food. Continue to avoid stress or rough handling.

Week 3–4: Strength and Stability

What to Expect:

  • Energy returns to near-normal levels

  • Solid stool, healthy appetite

  • Play behavior increases

  • Some cats may act like they’re fully recovered—but treatment must continue

Tips:
If you haven’t yet, schedule a mid-treatment vet check-up (especially for dry, ocular, or neuro cases). Discuss blood tests or symptom tracking.

Week 5–6: Deeper Recovery

What to Expect:

  • Steady growth in weight and muscle mass

  • Blood markers such as globulin, A:G ratio, and hematocrit improve

  • Ocular symptoms (if present) reduce significantly

  • Some neurological signs (if treated early) begin to resolve

Tips:
Stay consistent. This stage is critical to building lasting immunity and preventing relapse.

Week 7–8: Pre-Final Phase

What to Expect:

  • Clinical signs are almost entirely resolved

  • Bloodwork usually returns to normal range

  • Cat is acting fully healthy

Tips:
Do not stop or reduce dosage. The virus may still be present at low levels. Complete all 84 days.

Week 9–12: Final Phase of Treatment

What to Expect:

  • Stable weight, healthy behavior

  • Excellent appetite and full energy

  • No signs of inflammation or infection

Tips:
At the end of Week 12 (Day 84), consult your provider for final blood tests or post-treatment observation plan.

After Treatment: The Observation Period

Following the 84-day course, there’s a 90-day observation period with no medication. This helps confirm full recovery. Watch for:

  • Lethargy

  • Fever

  • Loss of appetite

  • Swelling, discharge, or neurological signs

If these occur, contact your provider immediately.

Final Thoughts

Oral GS tablets offer a real and reliable path to recovery for cats with FIP. Week by week, your dedication to proper treatment can bring your cat back to full health. Every day counts—so stay consistent, ask questions, and don’t give up.

At FIP Cure Plus, we’re here to support you through every stage, from Day 1 to long after recovery.

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