FELINE INFECTIOUS PERITONITIS TREATMENT
Until recently, owners had limited options to treat this fatal disease. However, there is now a legal treatment called Remdesivir – a potent antiviral – which has proven to be an effective treatment for FIP. Concord Veterinary Hospital is one of the first hospitals in Australia, in conjunction with Richard Malik, to conduct treatment trials in FIP patients. We have had two patients, one with the wet form and one with the dry form of FIP, who are being successfully trialled on Remdesivir so far. Both patients are responding well, and we are expecting a full recovery after 6 to 8 weeks of treatment. This is truly groundbreaking, considering FIP was once a 100% fatal disease.
Treatment involves admitting the patient to the hospital for 3 to 4 days for initial high-dose treatment, followed by 6 to 8 weeks of subcutaneous injections administered by the owner (we will teach you!). Antivirals are not inexpensive drugs. The expected cost for a 2kg cat, including initial treatment, Remdesivir, monthly blood tests, and check-ups, would be $5000+, not including diagnostics to diagnose FIP in your cat. The good news is that if you have pet insurance, it will be covered, as the drug is entirely legal.
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