What to record during treatment

Your observations at home give your veterinarian useful context between visits. Consistency matters more than detail: a quick check at the same time each day is ideal.

Useful things to note

• Weight: weigh on the same scale, at a similar time of day.
• Appetite and water intake compared with what's normal for your cat.
• Energy and play, mobility and coordination.
• Litter box: urination and stools.
• Vomiting, and anything you notice after giving medication.
• Temperature, only if your vet has shown you how and asked you to.

When to contact your vet

Ask your veterinarian which changes they want to hear about straight away. Many owners write this down at the first appointment. If your cat seems unwell and you're worried, contact your vet or an emergency clinic.

Charts in FIP Together show what you recorded. They don't diagnose improvement or deterioration.