Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Treatment – What we’ve learned so far (2021)
Overview
Advances in antiviral therapy are showing that effective treatment for FIP is finally now a reality. Since 2018, publications emerged showing FIP remission states were being achieved with new antiviral compounds. Registered, commercial options remain unavailable, however, vets are now gaining legal access to the nucleoside analogue Remdesivir via Bova Aus.
Preliminary results are showing remission rates to be high (80%). The human-registered antimalarial drug mefloquine may also hold promise for FIP treatment. These drugs are currently the focus of prospective treatment trials being conducted by Sally through the Sydney School of Veterinary Science, the University of Sydney.
During this webinar, Sally aims to update the general clinician’s knowledge surrounding the use of these drugs in private practice; to discuss the current treatment protocols commonly employed; to highlight side-effects to look out for, and to discuss approaches to treatment failure.
Presenters
Dr. Sally Coggins BVSc (hons I) MANZCVS (Feline Medicine)
Dr. Sally Coggins graduated with first-class honours from The University of Sydney in 2007. After two years in small animal practice in Canberra, she joined The Cat Clinic in Prahran (Melbourne) in 2010, a feline-only practice where she remained for ten years, becoming a partner and director. During this time, she managed a high volume of both first opinion and referral cases.
In 2012, Sally attained her membership qualification in Feline Medicine with the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS) and later served as an examiner for the College in 2016, 2017, and 2018.
Sally began a full-time master’s degree in late 2020 at the Sydney School of Veterinary Science, The University of Sydney, under the supervision of Professor Jacqueline Norris, Associate Professor Merran Govendir, and Associate Professor Mary Thompson. Her research focuses on novel antiviral therapeutics for Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP), and she is currently conducting clinical trials open for national recruitment.
In addition to her research, Sally continues to practise one day per week as a feline-only clinician at Gordon Veterinary Hospital. She also tutors in feline medicine for the Centre for Veterinary Education’s distance education program and teaches undergraduate Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students at The University of Sydney.
