# 🐾 Help Save Simba's Life – FIP Treatment Fundraiser
**Name:** Simba
**Breed:** Scottish Straight
**Age:** 1.5 years
**Weight:** 4 kg
**Location:** Tafila, Jordan (I can travel to Amman if needed for treatment and veterinary procedures.)
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Dear friends,
I am reaching out with hope to save my beloved cat, Simba, who has been diagnosed with Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP), a life-threatening disease that is almost always fatal if left untreated.
This is one of the hardest things I have ever had to write because this is not the first time FIP has devastated my family. I previously lost another beloved cat to this terrible disease because the life-saving treatment was not available to us at that time. Losing my cat was heartbreaking, and I never imagined I would face the same nightmare again.
Today, there is hope. An effective treatment exists, but unfortunately, it is beyond what I can afford on my own. I don't want to lose Simba the way I lost my previous cat.
## Simba's Current Condition
- He still eats, although his appetite has decreased.
- He drinks plenty of water.
- No vomiting.
- No diarrhea or constipation.
- No urinary incontinence, but he has recently started urinating more frequently.
- No fever.
- His breathing is normal while resting, but after playing or any physical activity, he struggles to take a full breath because of the pressure caused by his enlarged abdomen.
- He has started losing weight while his abdomen continues to enlarge every day.
- There is fluid accumulation in his abdomen.
- His eyes have begun to develop a slight yellowish tint.
- He has no tremors or seizures, but he occasionally loses his balance due to the weight of his swollen abdomen.
## Medical Examinations & Diagnosis
To reach an accurate diagnosis, Simba underwent extensive veterinary examinations, including:
- Abdominal ultrasound
- X-rays
- Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- Blood Chemistry tests
- Abdominal fluid analysis
The abdominal fluid test was positive, and his CBC and Blood Chemistry results are consistent with Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP). Based on his clinical signs, diagnostic imaging, laboratory findings, and veterinary examination, the veterinarian confirmed that the diagnosis strongly supports FIP.
Simba was neutered five months ago and had always been a healthy, playful, and loving companion before becoming ill.
## Treatment Cost
The estimated cost of Simba's antiviral treatment is approximately **1,300 Jordanian Dinars (about USD $1,835)**.
Before even reaching this point, I struggled financially to pay for all of Simba's medical care, including veterinary consultations, blood tests, X-rays, ultrasound examinations, abdominal fluid testing, and continuous medical follow-up. I managed to cover these expenses with great difficulty because I was determined to find out what was wrong and give him every possible chance.
Now, the cost of the medication itself is simply beyond my financial ability.
## Treatment Status
Unfortunately, treatment has not started yet because I cannot afford the medication. FIP is a progressive disease, and every day without treatment decreases Simba's chances of survival.
## Why I Need Your Help
Every donation, no matter how small, brings Simba one step closer to receiving the life-saving treatment he urgently needs.
If you are unable to donate, sharing this fundraiser could help it reach someone who can.
I will provide complete transparency throughout Simba's treatment by sharing veterinary reports, blood test results, ultrasound and X-ray reports, vaccination records, invoices, and regular updates on his progress.
Thank you for taking the time to read Simba's story. Your kindness, compassion, and support mean more than words can express.
❤️ Every donation gives Simba another chance to live. Every share gives him hope.
