Niels C. Pedersen, DVM PhD We had hoped that in 2023 one or more antivirals for cats would be legalized. With the exception of a few countries outside the US, this has not happened. Still, there is hope that studies being conducted at the University of California, Davis and elsewhere Read more…
Niels C. Pedersen, DVM PhD Distinguished Professor Emeritus UC Davis, Center for Companion Animal Health Updated February 10, 2023 Background What is FIP? – FIP is caused by a common and a largely innocuous enteric coronavirus, like those causing colds in humans and diarrhea in foals, calves, and poultry. Most cats Read more…
Niels C. Pedersen, DVM PhDApril 1, 2023 It is important in discussing feline coronavirus (FCoV) infection in multi-cat environments to understand correct nomenclature. The term FCoV is a collective term for two historically named viruses. A coronavirus was ultimately identified as the cause of feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) in cats Read more…
Niels C. Pedersen, DVM PhDNovember 28, 2022 I am pleased to inform you that I have left my advisory role with SOCKFIP and now officially joined the SOCKFIP board. This reflects my transition from university to private life but will not affect my dedication to FIP research. Hopefully, this more Read more…