Treatment Timeline
Treatment Progression
12-36 hours
Fever breaks. Some cats may show improvement in appetite and energy, however others will take longer. Effusion may continue to collect and increase for the first few days.
Day 3-5
Favorable response to treatment is noticed for most cats within this time period. Ocular and neurological symptoms generally show improvement.
Day 7
Dyspnea and associated thoracic effusion is typically resolved.
Day 7-14
Absorption of abdominal effusion begins to be noticed -- full resolution within 1-2 weeks. Ocular disease significantly or fully resolved.
Day 21-28
Absorption of abdominal effusion is complete.