Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Septicemic salmonella infection in two cats fed raw meat
By Stiver, Shane L et al.Ā·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital AssociationĀ·2003Ā·College of Veterinary Medicine, United StatesĀ·View original on PubMed ā
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Original publication title: Septicemic salmonellosis in two cats fed a raw-meat diet.
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Plain-English summary
Two cats were found to have serious infections after being fed a raw meat diet. They both showed signs of salmonella infection, which can cause severe gastrointestinal issues and septicemia (a life-threatening infection in the bloodstream). Tests revealed that the salmonella bacteria were present in their organs and in the raw beef they had been eating. This case highlights the risks associated with feeding cats raw meat, as it can lead to dangerous health problems.
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Abstract
Salmonella gastroenteritis and septicemia were diagnosed in two cats presented for necropsy. Both cats resided in the same household and were fed a home-prepared, raw meat-based diet. Salmonella was isolated from multiple organs in both cats and from samples of raw beef incorporated into the diet fed to one of the cats. Subtyping of the bacterial isolates yielded Salmonella newport from one cat and from the diet it had been fed. This report provides evidence that the practice of feeding raw meat-based diets to domestic cats may result in clinical salmonellosis.
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