Feline Infectious Peritonitis has been transformed by antiviral treatments. Understanding the current treatment landscape helps owners access care for affected cats.
FIP was previously an invariably fatal diagnosis that caused prolonged suffering through progressive organ failure, effusions, and neurological deterioration. Antiviral treatment has transformed this disease into one where most cats achieve long-term remission. Every FIP cat who receives treatment is saved from what would otherwise be a drawn-out, painful death - making access to treatment one of the most impactful welfare issues in feline medicine.