Feline infectious peritonitis, or FIP, is a serious and historically fatal disease in cats caused by a coronavirus. It ...

Learn about the disease in cats that shows striking similarities to long COVID and the treatment that can restore feline immune dysfunction.

Q: My friend’s cat was recently diagnosed with FIP (feline infectious peritonitis). The Chinese (veterinarians) maintain this is a fatal disease. Can you help? A: The Chinese veterinarians ar… ...

Efficacy and safety of the nucleoside analog GS-441524 for treatment of cats with naturally occurring feline infectious peritonitis. J Feline Med Surg , 2019 DOI: 10.1177/1098612X19825701 Cite ...

Cats with a severe coronavirus disease experienced an immune system boost after treatment with an MSC therapy, opening translational avenues for humans.

Q: My 6-month-old kitten is suffering from the wet form of feline infectious peritonitis (FIP). In an effort to ease Ashley’s pain, my veterinarian removed fluid from her chest and gave us an ...

Supportive care can sustain cats with any of these however, once clinical signs of illness set in, prognosis has typically been bad. FIP is an enteric coronavirus that manifests in a dry form and ...

Dear Dr. Fox: I just lost my sweet, affectionate Bosco to feline infectious peritonitis (FIP). He was only 4-1/2 years old. I've talked to his regular vet and have done research on my own, but I ...

Although FIP typically affects around 1% of the cat population, the outbreak in Cyprus has seen a much higher rate, with up to 40-50% of cats developing the disease.

Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is a viral disease caused by certain strains of the feline coronavirus, and it is particularly dangerous for young cats. FIP comes in two main forms: effusive ...