FIP was once considered universally fatal but antiviral treatments have transformed outcomes. Understanding this welfare revolution helps owners access life-saving treatment.
FIP treatment represents one of the most significant welfare advances in companion animal medicine in recent years. A condition that previously meant inevitable suffering and death within weeks now has a 90% remission rate. The welfare transformation is profound — cats that owners had already begun to mourn can recover to full health. Remaining welfare challenges include treatment accessibility and cost, which remain barriers in some regions. Advocacy for veterinary licensing and affordable access to antiviral treatments is a concrete welfare priority for the feline medicine community.