Coronavirus In Cats Treatment

Given the lack of transmission there are currently no plans to vaccinate cats against COVID-19.

Coronavirus in cats treatment. If you or someone in your household has been diagnosed please treat your pet as you would a family member. Researchers at the University of Alberta have shown that a drug used to treat deadly coronavirus infections in cats could potentially be an effective treatment against SARS-CoV-2 the virus behind the global coronavirus. Feline infectious peritonitis FIP is a viral-induced immune-mediated disease of cats caused by virulent biotypes of feline coronaviruses FCoV known as the feline infectious peritonitis virus FIPV.

It has two different forms. Preliminary studies suggest that two drugs that can treat an almost always fatal coronavirus disease in cats might also be effective against the human coronavirus responsible for the pandemic. Most people try treating the symptoms and hoping for a response in the cats immune system.

Addie et al. It generally causes asymptomatic infection but can cause mild diarrhea. With so much unknown prevention is key.

Other FIP treatments may include supportive care such as drainage of built-up fluid and blood transfusions. As a precaution it is advised that owners should. Historically three major pharmacological approaches have been employed to treat.

You should consult your veterinarian to help you decide which treatment option is best for your cat. Infection is often subclinical or characterized by transient mild GI illness in kittens. Corticosteroids like prednisolone and dexamethasone as used in people with severe COVID-19 can improve clinical signs and prolong life in some cases but most affected cats die within weeks or months of showing clinical signs.

There is no specific antiviral therapy. Antiviral drug used to treat coronavirus infection in cats may be effective against SARS-CoV-2 says study Researchers in Canada claim a prodrug named GC376 targets an enzyme called Mpro in the novel coronavirus and is a strong candidate for treating COVID-19 since it is already shown to be effective in animals. Feline interferon ω has been shown to reduce viral excretion of feline coronavirus in retrovirus infected cats Gil et al.