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Dry FIP, Anemia & Interferon

post #1 of 4
8/7/10 at 4:07pm
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Hello,
Juliet was recently diagnosed with dry FIP. She is 10 months old. Her bloodwork displays the typical low albumin-to-globulin ratio (0.2). She also has non-regenerative anemia and bleeding in the GI tract. She is a borderline candidate for a blood transfusion. Thus, her vet has said that Prednisone is not a suitable treatment for her. I've heard some mixed things about Interferon as a treatment - is she even a candidate? Does anyone know how Interferon may impact her red blood cell production?
Thanks for your help.
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post #2 of 4
8/7/10 at 4:43pm
As long as the FIP stays dry, yes she is a candidate. It can be successful BUT it is a treatment not always a cure.

This is one of the best websites on the web regarding FIP

http://www.winnfelinehealth.org/Health/FIP.html

also check out Dr. Addie's website, she has personal experience with cats with FIP

Best of luck
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post #3 of 4
8/7/10 at 6:21pm
Some suggestions for treating non-regenerative anemia
http://www.ehow.com/how_5669441_trea...emia-cats.html

And Dr. Addie's web site:
http://www.dr-addie.com/treatment.htm
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post #4 of 4
8/7/10 at 6:43pm
And....

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She also has non-regenerative anemia and bleeding in the GI tract. She is a borderline candidate for a blood transfusion. Thus, her vet has said that Prednisone is not a suitable treatment for her
.

Not just that, but according to this article
Adverse effects of steroids on cats and dogs
http://www.crvetcenter.com/corticoids.htm

among the long list of adverse effects here is something else that might be very important

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26) reduced production of interferon (an antiviral compound)
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