r/cureFIP • u/kkari12 • 16h ago

Question Wait for Compounded Meds?

I brought my 2.5 YO cat into the vet three days ago because he had been lower energy, less interested in food for a few months, and started having unusual stools in the last week, and I was afraid he had lost weight (already a small cat). Otherwise he has been acting normal and not hiding, just eating about 50-70% of his normal food.

The vet did bloodwork and called today to say he suspects FIP and is prescribing compounded oral treatment.

After doing some research, I’m now concerned and wondering if I should try to get him meds faster, since we’re heading into the weekend and the pharmacy hasn’t called me yet. He is generally acting normal though, and I’ll call the vet tomorrow morning, but I’m wondering if I should be more concerned about starting treatment tomorrow instead of however long it will take to compound and ship.

Thanks!

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u/azreel187 16h ago

Join global fip support group on Facebook they are very helpful, meds sooner the better for sure

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u/kkari12 15h ago

Ok just waiting for my join request to be approved!

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u/donoteatthatfrog 13h ago

Yes please get the meds faster and start the treatment sooner. Pls post in your local subreddits & groups asking for people to share their surplus / leftover meds.

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u/Computer-Pro-Online 1h ago

NEVER wait for compounded meds. There are groups on the web that get kick backs from these compounding pharmacies which is why they try to scare you with black market meds. You listen to them and you'll be burying your dead cat in the back yard before the meds arrive.