- Recent concerns in Hong Kong arise from a reported case of a cat's death linked to contaminated food, prompting discussions on pet food regulation.
- Legislator Steven Ho Chun-yin advocates for a regulatory framework to oversee imported pet food due to the lack of current regulations.
- Another significant issue is the absence of a treatment protocol for feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), despite effective antiviral drugs like GS-441524 being recognized elsewhere.
- Cat owners in Hong Kong face challenges finding affordable treatments, necessitating the purchase of drugs through unofficial channels.
- Authors of the letters urge the government to take immediate action on both the regulation of pet food and the legalization of FIP treatment.
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Atlas Winston
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