What is GS-441524 treatment for cats?
GS-441524 is an antiviral compound that has become the standard treatment for Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP), a disease that was almost universally fatal before it became available. It is given daily — either by injection or as an oral capsule — for a course that typically runs 84 days, with temperature, weight and dose tracked closely throughout to catch relapses or side effects early.
How long does FIP treatment take?
The standard GS-441524 protocol runs 84 consecutive days of dosing, followed by an 84-day observation period afterward to watch for relapse. FIP Journal is built around that 84-day treatment window, with a calendar view that shows exactly which day of treatment you're on and how many remain.
I'm already partway through treatment — can I still use this?
Yes. Set your cat's actual treatment start date during setup, then use batch logging to backfill the days you've already tracked elsewhere. The calendar and streak count pick up correctly from wherever you are, not just from Day 1.
Can I switch between injections and pills for FIP treatment?
Yes, and it's common in practice — many cats start on injections and move to oral capsules once they stabilize, and some switch back if symptoms flare. FIP Journal supports both dosing methods on the same profile and lets you switch between them mid-treatment without losing your logged history.
I don't know my cat's exact FIP type — do I need that to start?
No. Pick your best guess (or ask your vet) and change it anytime from Protocol settings. It only affects the default mg/kg dosing suggestion, not whether you can log and track.
Is FIP Journal free?
Yes. FIP Journal is free to use. It was built by a pet parent to track his own cat's treatment and was later opened up so other FIP families could use it too.
Does FIP Journal work offline?
Yes. FIP Journal is a fully offline-first installable app — logging a dose works with zero internet connection, which matters because many parents administer injections at a vet clinic or in low-signal environments. Anything logged offline syncs automatically the next time you're connected.
Is there an app to download, and how do I install it?
No app store needed — FIP Journal installs straight from your browser. On Android, Chrome shows an install prompt automatically. On iPhone, open the site in Safari, tap Share, then "Add to Home Screen" — Safari doesn't support automatic install prompts, so this one step is manual. Either way, it then behaves like a native app icon on your home screen.
What if I log something wrong — can I fix it?
Yes. Tap any day, today or a past one, to edit temperature, weight, dose, method or notes. Nothing is locked in once logged.
Can I track more than one cat?
Yes. FIP Journal supports multiple cat profiles in one account, each with its own protocol, dosing schedule and log history — useful for households or fosters treating more than one cat at a time.
Is my cat's treatment data private?
Your data lives on your device first and is only synced to the cloud to keep your own devices in sync with each other, using account sign-in to keep it tied to you. It is not used for anything beyond powering your own tracking.
Does FIP Journal work with Basmi FIP injections and capsules?
Yes — FIP Journal is built specifically around the Basmi FIP GS-441524 protocol, including its weight-tiered oral capsule dosing bands and injection dosing. See Basmi FIP's official site for product details, or their India treatment guidelines for dosing documentation. FIP Journal is an independent tracking tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an official product of Basmi FIP.
Can I share my cat's treatment log and blood reports with my vet?
Yes. Generate a permanent read-only link from the app and send it to your vet — it shows the full dose history, temperature/weight charts, and any blood report photos attached at the Day 1, 30, 60 and 84 checkpoints. No sign-in is required to view it, and you can revoke or regenerate the link anytime.