FAQ

WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS OF GS INJECTIONS?

•The only known side effects of GS are pain during injections and the possibility of skin lesions forming at or near the injection sites.

• Rarely allergic reactions have been reported where there is hair loss or other skin conditions.

• After a series of injections, some cats’ skin becomes thicker and harder to inject. Massaging the skin around all injection areas to help break up the fascia-the layer under the skin-that gets so tight and tuff sticking to the outer layer. Cold laser or light therapy can help the skin heal and improve.

• The pain reactions differ from cat to cat and can also vary from one brand of GS to another.

• There is no way to know in advance how your cat will react to the injection so please be prepared

HOW DO I STORE THE GS VIALS?

• At room temperature or in the refrigerator. If you store in the fridge, allow vial to come up to room temperature before injecting.

• Most important is to store out of direct light such as in a cabinet or drawer

IS FIP CONTAGIOUS? DOES MY CAT NEED TO BE SEPARATED FROM MY OTHER CATS?

FIP is not contagious. • It is not necessary to separate your FIP kitty from other cats in the home.

WHAT CAN I DO TO EASE THE PAIN OF INJECTIONS?

You can ask your vet for gabapentin for mild sedation. It comes in pill or liquid form and is administered 2 to 2.5 hours before injection. Ask your admin about dosing.

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF MY CAT GETS A SORE?

It’s okay to let a sore heal on its own if it is scabbed over already.

• If the sore opens up, our group vets recommend wound care spray.

• If your kitty is messing with the sore, you may want to cover it by putting your kitty in a t-shirt, baby onesie or recovery suit.

• If you see pus or the sore isn’t healing, please consult your vet. Your kitty may need antibiotics if the sore gets infected.

WHAT CAN I DO IF MY CAT HAS DIARRHEA?

Many kitties have diarrhea, especially toward the beginning of treatment.

• Add a probiotic to their diet such as Fortiflora, Pro-Pectalin, or Proviable.

• 100% pumpkin puree (NOT pie filling), one to two teaspoons a day. Some pet stores also sell pumpkin especially for cats.

• B12 injections, .25 ml weekly, provided by your vet.

• Your vet may prescribe metronidazole which is safe with GS in low doses.