Updates on FIP (2023)
Overview
Sash and Bova Aus bring you an update on FIP.
Dr Alex Kennedy discusses Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP). FIP has become a hot talking point among feline veterinarians, with new treatments and a better understanding of the disease. Points that will be covered are:
- Diagnosing FIP in general practice – the brick-by-brick approach
- Revolutionary anti-virals – approach to treatment and monitoring protocols
- Tips and tricks for tricky cases
Presenters
Dr Alex Kennedy
BVSc MANZCVS (Small Animal Medicine)
Alex graduated from Sydney University in 2017 and initially worked in general practice in the Hunter region before commencing a rotating internship at SASH in 2019. During this internship, Alex undertook a research project evaluating risk factors for feline ureteral obstruction. She then commenced a special internship in internal medicine during which she attained her membership with the Australian & New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in Small Animal Medicine. Alex commenced an ACVIM residency program in internal medicine in July 2021 and enjoyed all aspects of internal medicine but is particularly interested in emerging treatments for FIP and other infectious diseases.