Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Synbiotic treatment for chronic diarrhea in cats improves stool
By Hart, Marcia L et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2012·Colorado State University, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Open-label trial of a multi-strain synbiotic in cats with chronic diarrhea.
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A group of adult cats with chronic diarrhea was given a daily supplement of a synbiotic (Proviable-DC) for 21 days to see if it would help improve their stool consistency. Owners reported that the cats' stool became firmer, with the average fecal score improving significantly. In fact, 72% of the owners noticed a positive change in their cat's diarrhea after the treatment. This suggests that the synbiotic could be a helpful option for cats suffering from ongoing diarrhea.
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Abstract
This study was designed to test the hypothesis that in cats with chronic diarrhea the daily administration of a proprietary synbiotic (Proviable-DC) would result in an improvement in stool character, as assessed by the owner. Adult cats with chronic diarrhea were recruited for the study and screened for systemic diseases. Fecal flotation, wet mount, immunofluorescence assay (IFA) for Giardia and Cryptosporidium species, and Tritrichomonas species polymerase chain reactions (PCRs) were used to screen for intestinal parasitism. The synbiotic was administered for 21 days; otherwise, no changes were made to ongoing treatment(s) or diet. The severity of the diarrhea was assessed using a standardized fecal scoring system and the owner's subjective perception before, and after, supplementation. The mean fecal score for the 53 cats completing the study decreased from 6.0 to 4.4, representing a significantly (P <0.001) firmer stool character. Seventy-two percent of owners perceived an improvement in their cat's diarrhea following a 21-day course of synbiotic supplementation.
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