Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Weight loss from eosinophilic enteritis in a young SPF cat
By Griffin, H E & Meunier, L D·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1990·Department of Animal Resources·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Eosinophilic enteritis in a specific-pathogen-free cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 2-year-old cat was found to have eosinophilic enteritis, a type of intestinal inflammation, after showing signs of weight loss but no typical symptoms like vomiting or diarrhea. Despite the diagnosis, the cat did not receive any treatment. This case is unusual because the cat was raised in a controlled environment and had a known healthy background. The exact cause of the condition remains unknown, but it highlights that even healthy-looking cats can develop gastrointestinal issues.
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Abstract
Moderate to severe, chronic, segmental eosinophilic enteritis was diagnosed histopathologically in a 2-year-old, specific-pathogen-free cat. Peripheral eosinophilia was not observed, although eosinophilic infiltrates were found in mesenteric lymph nodes. Typical gastrointestinal signs characteristic of this disease (diarrhea, vomiting, and anorexia) were not seen; only weight loss was observed. Treatment was not instituted. Previously reported cases of feline eosinophilic enteritis have been associated with several domestic breeds having a diversity of backgrounds. The cat of this report had a known genealogy and disease-free history, was reared under barrier conditions, and was fed a restricted diet. The cause of the disease in this cat was not determined.
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