Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a deadly disease that can kill young cats. In the past, there was no effective treatment, but now there are drugs that can treat – and even cure – FIP. …
More info on FIP treatment, and Canada
Two FIP updates from Worms & Germs… A recently published study (Kent et al. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2024) investigates the actual active compounds in leftover drugs from people who had purchased FIP antiviral drugs …
FIP treatment now available legally in Canada!
Great news for Canadian vets, cat owners, and cats: Veterinarians in Canada now have the ability to legally order effective GS treatments for FIP (feline infectious peritonitis) for their clients.
FIP updates from Cyprus: previously undescribed coronavirus strain
New feline coronavirus blamed for thousands of cat deaths in Cyprus The previously undescribed strain appears to have borrowed genetic information from a highly virulent canine coronavirus. Read more: https://www.science.org/content/article/new-feline-coronavirus-blamed-thousands-cat-deaths-cyprus
2023 ASTMH Meeting Poster
Thank you for your interest in fleas and flea-borne disease! You can find the poster pdf link and references below. Please feel free to click through the website to learn more about the People in …
Minnesota Urolith Center: GS-441524 bladder stones
Based on reports of 3 cats with GS-441524 stones from the Minnesota Urolith Center (between Jan-April 2023), urinary signs in cats receiving Remdesivir or GS 441524 should be an indication to look for stones.
The Guardian: How far would you go to save your cat? For me, it started with a contraband drug
Kelton Wright Tue 23 May 2023 12.00 EDT I don’t need an alarm. Instead, I wake to the sound of a tiny body smashing into various pieces of furniture. Snoots is a hunter, a howler …
FIP outbreak in Cyprus affects increasing number of cats
International Cat Care and its veterinary division, the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM), are aware of an outbreak of Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) in Cyprus that has affected an increasing number of cats since …
FleaNet 2023: Contribute to research on fleas and flea-borne disease
Background Flea-borne diseases affect cat health and the cat-human bond worldwide, and recently epidemics of re-emerging flea-borne diseases have been linked to cats. Of particular concern are two zoonotic bacteria listed as priority pathogens by …
Want to work on flea-borne disease?!
We’re looking for a student to help with designing, creating, and maintaining the website for our new flea and flea-borne disease biobank, FleaNet. Ideally to start summer 2023. See the flyer below for more information.