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animal-health2 years ago•1 min saved

"Cyprus Fights Cat Coronavirus Outbreak with Human COVID Pills"

Cyprus will repurpose 80,000 anti-COVID pills intended for humans to treat cats infected with a highly virulent strain of feline coronavirus. The pills contain Molnupiravir, which has shown effectiveness in treating feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) at an affordable price. Cat owners will be able to purchase the pills for $2.74 each following a diagnosis, with an estimated success rate of 85%. The death toll from the outbreak varies, with estimates ranging from 8,000 to 300,000 cats. Sufficient stock of anti-COVID pills will be maintained for human use in case of an outbreak.

via Newser|

#animal-health #cats #cyprus

animal-health2 years ago•4 min saved

"Feline Coronavirus Outbreak Claims Thousands of Cat Lives in Cyprus, Experts Issue Warning"

Experts are warning about a more virulent strain of feline coronavirus causing severe illness and thousands of cat deaths in Cyprus. The outbreak involves a feline coronavirus that does not infect humans but can lead to feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), a fatal inflammatory reaction. The rise in deaths has raised questions about any increased risk to people. Similar increases in FIP cases have been reported anecdotally in Lebanon, Turkey, and Israel. In Poland, an outbreak of avian flu has caused dozens of cat deaths. Investigations are ongoing to determine the source of the infections, but possibilities include contact with infected birds or contaminated food. The risk to cat owners and the general population is currently assessed as low, but precautions such as keeping cats indoors and dogs on a lead in affected areas have been recommended.

via The Guardian|

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animal-welfare2 years ago•4 min saved

"Devastating Feline Coronavirus Outbreak Claims 300,000 Lives, Turning Cyprus into 'Island of Dead Cats'"

Cyprus is facing a devastating outbreak of feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), a coronavirus strain that has already killed an estimated 300,000 cats since January. Experts warn that if the virus spreads to other countries, including Britain, "many cats" could die. The outbreak, the largest ever reported, has raised concerns about a potential new, deadlier strain of FIP. Local authorities in Cyprus are taking measures to address the situation, including setting up an advisory team and launching a media awareness campaign. However, bureaucratic hurdles and cost have hindered the use of potential treatments. Some individuals are resorting to buying drugs themselves, leading to a flourishing black market. Experts emphasize the need for medical treatment, vaccines, and government action to control the outbreak and prevent further cat deaths.

via The Telegraph|

#animal-welfare #cats #cyprus