Vetsplanation: Pet Health Simplified
FIP Episode 3 - Interview with the "Crazy Cat Vet" Shaping the Future of FIP Treatment
Mar 26, 2024
Season 1
Episode 78
Tyler Sugerman-McGiffin / Dr. Petra Cerna
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Join us for an in-depth conversation with Dr. Petra Cerna, a leading figure in feline medicine, as she discusses her latest research endeavors and clinical trials aimed at combating Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP). From her extensive collaborations with colleagues worldwide to her commitment to educating pet owners and breeders, Dr. Cerna shares valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs of tackling this complex disease. Discover the importance of research, the role of clinical trials, and the promising future of feline healthcare.
In this episode you will learn:
- Insights into the previously fatal disease Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
- Dr. Petra Cerna's groundbreaking research on FIP involving 61 cats
- Global collaboration and the significance of sharing samples in feline research
- Distinction between retrospective and prospective clinical studies
- Monitoring and managing side effects of new antiviral medications for FIP
- Understanding the different forms of FIP: effusive, dry, and ocular
- Ways to support FIP research through donations and participation in clinical trials
- Importance of feline behavioral understanding for cat owners and breeders
- Dr. Cerna's passion for feline medicine and her work starting Crazy Cat Vet
- Insights into the challenges and future prospects of combating FIP
Resources:
Dr. Cerna's Instagram
Crazy Cat Vet Website
Dr. Cerna's FIP Clinical Trial at CSU
EveryCat Foundation
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