Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Diarrhoea in a 4-month-old dog linked to Providencia alcalifaciens
By Król, J et al.·Published in Polish journal of veterinary sciences·2007·aw University of Environmental and Life Sciences·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Providencia alcalifaciens as the presumptive cause of diarrhoea in dog.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A four-month-old golden retriever was brought in for diarrhea. After examining the dog's history and performing tests, the veterinarian diagnosed the diarrhea as being caused by a bacteria called Providencia alcalifaciens. While there is some debate about how often this bacteria causes diarrhea in dogs, it is important for vets to consider it during tests for digestive issues. The puppy likely received appropriate treatment to help manage the symptoms and recover.
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Abstract
A case of diarrhoea in a four-month-old golden retriever is described. On the basis of anamnesis and bacteriological examination, the diagnosis of bacterial enteritis due to Providencia alcalifaciens was reached. Although there are contradictory opinions about the role of this organism as the enteric pathogen, it seems that Providencia alcalifaciens should also be taken into consideration in the routine bacteriological diagnostics of diarrhoea in dogs.
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