A glimmer of hope for a fatal feline disease
Controlling risk factors for feline infectious peritonitis is difficult, while new antiviral drugs show great promise. Feline infectious peritonitis is a heartbreaking disease. It usually strikes kittens and is almost always fatal.
According to the Morris Animal Foundation, FIP is a leading cause of death in kittens and young cats and is most common in indoor, multicat environments such as shelters and catteries. In October 2015, Morris made a three-year, $1.2 million commitment to fund research that will advance understanding of feline infectious peritonitis and to dedicate resources to stop the disease.
