Podcast: Feline Infectious Peritonitis with Dr. Kornya

Matthew Kornya, DVM, DVSc, DACVIM, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

AudioJune 2021Listen

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Matthew Kornya, DVM, ABVP (Feline) Residency Trained, ACVIM (SAIM) Resident, for a concise yet comprehensive overview of feline infectious peritonitis.

He covers pathogenesis, presentations, his preferred diagnostic approach—spoiler alert, it’s the Rivalta test—and the therapeutic challenges associated with FIP, including “gray market” treatments. And, don’t miss his answer for how many legs cat pants would have!

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Episode Resources

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