Parameters to Assess Ending FIP Treatment with Harmony GS Capsules

1. Clinical Signs:

  • Healthy Appearance: Your cat should look healthy and be active.

  • Weight Gain: Your cat should have gained more than 1 kg during treatment.

  • Appetite: A healthy, consistent appetite is crucial.

  • Energy Levels: Your cat should be playful and energetic.

  • Symptom Resolution: All initial symptoms should be completely resolved.

  • Physical Activity: Your cat should be able to perform high jumps and exhibit normal playful behavior.

2. Laboratory Results:

  • A/G Ratio: Aim for a ratio of 0.8 or higher (minimum above 0.6).

  • Albumin Levels: Minimum albumin levels should be 31.

  • Lymphocytes: Aim for lymphocyte levels of 40% (must be above 30%).

  • Anemia Resolution: Your cat should have resolved anemia with normal hematocrit (HCT) levels.

  • Bilirubin Levels: Bilirubin levels should be within normal limits.

  • Total Protein and Globulins: These should be within normal limits.

3. X-Rays and Other Diagnostics:

  • Imaging Results: X-rays and other laboratory diagnostics should show resolved symptoms and no signs of fluid accumulation or inflammation.

4. Treatment Duration:

  • Minimum Treatment Period: The treatment period should be a minimum of 84 days.

  • Extended Treatment for Neurological Cases: Some neurological cases may benefit from an additional 2 weeks of treatment.

5. Fluid Analysis:

  • Fluid Resolution: Ascites and pleural effusion (if present) should be gone by the second week of treatment.

6. Nutritional Support:

  • Caloric Intake: Ensure your cat is receiving sufficient calories per day. If your cat is not eating, syringe feeding may be necessary to meet their caloric needs.

7. Dosage and Weight Management:

  • Consistent Dosing: Cats should never be underdosed. The dose should always be increased with weight gain and recalculated to ensure the correct blood concentration of GS is reached daily to overcome the disease.

Graduation Parameters:

  • Reach out to your vet or consult with the Harmony Vet team if you need assistance evaluating whether your cat can end treatment based on the above parameters.

By closely monitoring these parameters and maintaining regular communication with your veterinarian, you can effectively assess when to conclude the treatment for FIP using Harmony GS capsules.