FIP was once universally fatal but is now curable. Recent regulatory approvals are improving access to life-saving treatment for cats worldwide.
The FIP treatment revolution continues to unfold, with regulatory approvals expanding access to licensed treatments in more countries each year. The welfare trajectory is clearly positive: cats that would have died within days are now recovering fully. However, welfare gaps persist in access inequality - the cost of licensed treatments creates barriers for owners in lower-income situations, and in countries without regulatory approval, the grey market compounds that saved thousands of cats continue to provide access through legally ambiguous channels. The welfare priority is ensuring that no cat with FIP dies for lack of treatment access where effective treatments exist. Community support groups, manufacturer assistance programs, and regulatory progress are all moving in the right direction.