Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Campylobacter bacteria common in Irish household cats and dogs
By Acke, E et al.·Published in The Veterinary record·2009·School of Agriculture·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Prevalence of thermophilic Campylobacter species in household cats and dogs in Ireland.
Plain-English summary
A study found that nearly 43% of cats and 42% of dogs tested in Ireland carried Campylobacter bacteria, which can cause gastrointestinal issues like diarrhea. The bacteria were most commonly found in young pets, especially those six months old or younger, and in animals showing signs of diarrhea. Campylobacter upsaliensis was the most frequently identified type in both species. If your pet has diarrhea, it might be worth discussing testing for Campylobacter with your veterinarian, especially if they are a young animal.
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Abstract
Rectal swabs were collected from 147 household dogs and 35 household cats, including healthy animals, animals with gastrointestinal signs and animals with a variety of medical and surgical conditions. A combination of selective culture methods was used to optimise the recovery of Campylobacter species, and a PCR was used to confirm their isolation and to identify the species. The overall prevalence of Campylobacter species was 42.9 per cent in the cats and 41.5 per cent in the dogs. Campylobacter upsaliensis was the species most commonly isolated from the dogs and cats, and Campylobacter jejuni was the second most commonly isolated. Particularly high prevalences were detected in the few cats and dogs with diarrhoea, and in the cats and dogs that were six months old or younger.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19136683/