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About Debra Roberts and the Help for FIP® Team

My Savannah cat, Luna, was the first clinical trial cat to beat FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis) in 2017 with GS441524. Under the expert research of Dr. Niels Pedersen, this trial at the University of California, Davis, was a ground-breaking event that changed the feline veterinary world.

As a medical professional and FIP clinical trial participant, I share our experience and help others through my knowledge of the treatment process and by creating awareness about FIP among owners, breeders, rescues, shelters, and even vets. The Help for FIP® organization helps owners of newly diagnosed FIP cats maneuver the uncertainty of FIP treatment worldwide. Our support and care have no bias or boundaries.

The lack of an easily accessible, legalized cure is NOT the fault of the FDA, as many people post and report. It's also unfair to scrutinize parents who opt for off-market FIP treatment at their veterinarian's recommendation or personal research when their vet suggests euthanasia or says there is no viable treatment. Gilead's refusal to license GS441524 after providing it to UC Davis for trialing in 2017 is the reason—NOT an FDA approval holdup. Gilead holds the patent, aka "the key" to curing tens of thousands of cats globally, but has chosen not to proceed with FDA approval to make it legally available for prescribing veterinarians, and here’s why:

“Gilead Sciences is known for its antiviral drugs for treating HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B and C, influenza, and COVID-19. Gilead refused to license the drug for animal use, fearing its similarity to the remdesivir (originally developed to treat Ebola), would interfere with the FDA approval process”.

Chinese companies and others worldwide started manufacturing the GS compound to sell via various avenues. **A word of caution: Not all GS brands are created equal. Don't be fooled by the first attractive website in a Google search or the unsolicited text or email from convincing scammers—ask us for help first or to see if the brand you're considering is, indeed, safe and reputable. Ask about the safest, most widely used, and tested options and their success rates—both off-market or compounded.

While the media zeroes in on the cost of this life-saving treatment, they neglect to report on the affordability and safety. Compared to 2019, the price of GS-441524 to the treating cat owner has drastically reduced, making it affordable to nearly everyone. GS has no known side effects and is the best chance a FIP-diagnosed cat has at survival. It's common to see fundraisers in various feline social groups where generous donations from friends, family, acquaintances, and even strangers make it possible for everyone to save their beloved cats.

Do not give up, do not euthanize, and contact Help for FIP® as soon as FIP is suspected. Timing is critical when dealing with FIP, and no reliable diagnostic test exists. FIP is a puzzle; we can provide the tools to assemble it. We treat your unique case as we would our own, providing personalized guidance, supportive tools, and a friendly community to help you and your vet save your precious family member.