Takeaway 1: Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) caused by feline coronavirus has become a major concern in Cyprus, with thousands of cats dying from the disease. Efforts are being made to stop the spread of the virulent strain.
Takeaway 2: Veterinary services in Cyprus have received a stockpile of anti-Covid pills originally meant for humans to treat FIP in cats. The first batch of 2,000 packages, containing a total of 80,000 pills, has been made available.
Takeaway 3: The active ingredient in the anti-Covid pills, molnupiravir, has shown benefits in treating cats diagnosed with FIP. While the mutated feline virus is not related to Covid-19 and cannot be contracted by humans, the medication is being used to combat the disease in feline populations.
Takeaway 2: Veterinary services in Cyprus have received a stockpile of anti-Covid pills originally meant for humans to treat FIP in cats. The first batch of 2,000 packages, containing a total of 80,000 pills, has been made available.
Takeaway 3: The active ingredient in the anti-Covid pills, molnupiravir, has shown benefits in treating cats diagnosed with FIP. While the mutated feline virus is not related to Covid-19 and cannot be contracted by humans, the medication is being used to combat the disease in feline populations.
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