12/15/2025
Our hearts were truly touched by Smokey’s incredible recovery journey💙🐾
"Several folks have reached out asking for an update on Smokey since my post two weeks ago. Thank you so much for your prayers and concern. Cat owners, please read this, it’s important.
Smokey’s non-regenerative IMHA anemia worsened after my last post, and he required a transfusion. His ataxia (Google it) became more pronounced. An internist at CARE recognized the symptoms as Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) and began treatment before the test results came back.
FIP is a deadly disease caused by a mutated coronavirus. Until June 2024, all cases of FIP ended in death within days to weeks of symptom onset. Last year, Stokes developed Bova GS-441524 to treat FIP. It is a powerful drug with few known side effects.
Within two days of starting treatment, Smokey’s red blood cell count began to rise. Within seven days, he was no longer anemic. His ataxia has improved each day. The medication must be administered for 84 days.
I share this because some veterinarians may not yet be aware that FIP is now treatable. If you ever face this diagnosis, ask about Bova GS-441524, compounded by Stokes Pharmacy.
Smokey is home and feeling much better. His ataxia continues to improve, and while full mobility may take another month, he climbed to the top of his cat tree this morning. I’d estimate he has regained about 90 percent of his mobility.
Kudos to CARE Charlotte Animal Referral & Emergency and Stokes Pharmacy. They saved Smokey's life.“
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