Effect of Feline Interferon-Omega on the Survival Time and Quality of Life of Cats with Feline Infectious Peritonitis

• Published in: Journal of veterinary internal medicine Vol. 21; no. 6; pp. 1193 - 1197
• Main Authors: Ritz, Susanne, Egberink, Herman, Hartmann, Katrin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.11.2007
• Subjects: Animals; Antiviral Agents; cats; DNA topoisomerase; Double-Blind Method; drug therapy; feline infectious peritonitis; Female; glucocorticoids; Interferon Type I; Male; medical treatment; quality of life; Recombinant Proteins; Survival Analysis; therapeutic use

There is no therapy with proven efficacy to treat cats with feline infectious peritonitis (FIP).BACKGROUNDThere is no therapy with proven efficacy to treat cats with feline infectious peritonitis (FIP).Feline interferon-omega (FeIFN-omega) prolongs survival time and increases quality of life in cats...