Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Managing the Refractory Case of Feline IBD
- Journal:
- Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery
- Year:
- 2003
- Authors:
- Jergens, AE
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Veterinary Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011USA
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
Feline inflammatory bowel disease (FIBD) is a condition in cats that causes ongoing stomach and intestinal problems, along with signs of inflammation in the gut. This overview discusses how to manage cats with FIBD that do not get better with standard treatments. It highlights new strategies and insights for helping these cats feel better. The goal is to improve the care of cats suffering from this challenging condition.
Abstract
Feline inflammatory bowel disease (FIBD) is characterized by persistent gastrointestinal signs, histologic evidence of mucosal inflammation, and responsiveness to immunotherapeutic intervention. Since a concise and comprehensive review of IBD has been recently presented ( Jergens 1999 ), the purpose of this overview is to provide current perspectives on FIBD, and strategies for dealing with patients that fail to respond to routine medical management.
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