Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Salmonella infection in two cats fed raw poultry diet and health risks
By Giacometti, Federica et al.·Published in BMC veterinary research·2017·Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Highly suspected cases of salmonellosis in two cats fed with a commercial raw meat-based diet: health risks to animals and zoonotic implications.
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Plain-English summary
Two cats from the same household became very ill after being fed a commercial raw meat-based diet made from frozen poultry. They showed signs of salmonellosis, which is a bacterial infection that can affect both pets and humans. The veterinarian diagnosed the cats and provided treatment, emphasizing the health risks associated with feeding raw diets to pets. This case serves as a warning to pet owners about the potential dangers of raw meat diets and the importance of discussing dietary choices with their veterinarian.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Feeding raw meat-based diets (RMBD) to companion animals raises public health concerns for both animals and humans. While considerable attention has been paid to bacterial contamination of commercial pet food, few literature studies have investigated foodborne disease in companion animals. Salmonellosis is reported to be infrequent in cats but no known data or studies estimating feline salmonellosis are available or large-scale epidemiological studies assessing Salmonella risk factors. CASE PRESENTATION: Two highly suspected cases of salmonellosis in two cats fed with a commercial frozen poultry RMBD are presented, for the first time from the same household. The clinical presentation, diagnostics, treatment and follow-up are reported and the zoonotic implications are discussed. CONCLUSIONS: This case highlights the health risks posed to both animals and owners by feeding RMBD to pets, and suggests that these risks should be considered by veterinary practitioners.
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