JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM, shares information for cat owners about feline infectious peritonitis, a viral disease caused by a mutated form of the feline coronavirus. She clarified the feline coronavirus is not related to the Covid 19 coronavirus.
Since this article was published, a treatment for FIP has been making news <Link>. Jeanette L. Maucher, DVM, shares Stokes Pharmacy, in partnership with Bova Group, is offering an FDA-approved compounded oral medication for use in veterinary patients to treat FIP.
Source: Daily Paws, April 3, 2024. Link.
FIP is categorized as either wet (effusive) or dry (non-effusive), with signs that are specific to each. Cats with FIP can have both forms of the disease simultaneously.”
Also see: FDA announces position on use of compounded GS-441524 to treat FIP, FDA, May 10, 2024. Link.
INSIGHTS: Pendergrass’ article is a good resource for cat owners and worth sharing along with the news of the compounded treatment availability.