Companion Animal Welfare

Cat FIP Treatment Access Welfare

Feline infectious peritonitis, once invariably fatal, can now be effectively treated with antiviral drugs, but access and cost barriers mean many affected cats still die preventably.

Key Facts

GS-441524 antiviral treatment achieves remission in over 85% of FIP cases
Treatment costs typically range from hundreds to several thousand pounds per cat
Generic antiviral access has improved through online veterinary prescription services
Treatment duration is typically 84 days with significant monitoring requirements
Without treatment, FIP is invariably fatal, typically within weeks of diagnosis

Welfare Considerations

FIP treatment represents one of the most dramatic welfare advances in feline medicine, transforming a universally fatal disease into a treatable condition. The remaining welfare challenge is access - ensuring that cost and availability do not determine which cats receive life-saving treatment.

What You Can Do

Learn about FIP treatment options if your cat is diagnosed
Support organisations helping with FIP treatment costs for low-income owners
Advocate for improved generic antiviral access for FIP treatment