A 2015 survey of cat owners indicated Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) as the most urgent disease of concern, followed by heart disease and chronic kidney disease. Definitive diagnostics and treatments remain elusive, although great strides have been made in viral genetics and pathobiology. Veterinary teams, sales representatives and marketers will appreciate the perspective and metrics shared from this article about the Winn Feline Foundation’s involvement in FIP research.
Source: Cat Talk, April 2016, page 21. (direct link unavailable)
Once thought to be rare, FIP turns out to be somewhat common and a leading cause of death.