Companion Animals

Cat FIP Treatment Access Welfare

Access to FIP antiviral treatment (GS-441524) has transformed from underground imports to licensed products, dramatically improving welfare outcomes for affected cats.

Key Facts

Licensed GS-441524 formulations became available in the UK from 2023, ending reliance on unlicensed imports
Treatment cost remains high but has decreased with licensed product availability
FIP treatment success rates of 80-90% mean this formerly fatal diagnosis is now largely curable
Treatment requires 84 days minimum with veterinary monitoring for response assessment
Neurological and ocular FIP forms require higher doses and longer treatment durations

Welfare Considerations

FIP treatment access represents one of veterinary medicine's most significant welfare advances. What was a certain death sentence is now a treatable and often curable condition for cats that receive diagnosis and treatment.

What You Can Do

Seek specialist feline medicine consultation immediately if your cat is diagnosed with FIP
Ask your vet about licensed GS-441524 availability and treatment protocols in your region
Support research into FIP prevention and lower-cost treatment formulations