Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Infectious diarrhea in cats causes and diagnosis guide
By Cook, Audrey K·Published in Topics in companion animal medicine·2008·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Feline infectious diarrhea.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
This article looks at the common infections that can cause diarrhea in cats and goes into detail about some specific diseases. It offers a step-by-step method for evaluating a cat that might have infectious diarrhea, including how to properly check a stool sample at the vet's office. The aim is to help pet owners and veterinarians identify the possible causes of diarrhea in a clear and organized way. Overall, it provides useful information for diagnosing and managing this issue in cats.
Abstract
This article reviews the common infectious causes of diarrhea in cats and discusses selected diseases in greater depth. A systematic approach to a cat with possible infectious diarrhea is presented, along with a detailed description of the best way to perform an in-house fecal examination. The goal here is to provide the reader with a logical list of differentials and the information necessary to pursue a diagnosis in an efficient manner.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19081550/