"Deadly Feline Coronavirus Claims 300,000 Cats in Cyprus"

Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), a type of feline coronavirus, is causing concern in Cyprus, where it is estimated to have killed around 300,000 cats since January. The disease, which is not transmissible to humans, has affected both sides of the island, which has a large stray cat population. Symptoms include fever, abdominal swelling, weakness, and aggressiveness. Treatment options are available, but they are expensive. Efforts are being made to control the outbreak, but many cat owners are resorting to desperate measures to save their pets.