Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Gastrointestinal disease and salmonella in dogs and cats 2016-2017
By Arsevska, Elena et al.·Published in The Veterinary record·2017·Institute of Infection and Global Health, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
PetCaseFinder translated the abstract of this peer-reviewed paper into plain English so pet owners can read it. We do not publish original research — every detail traces back to the citation above. How we work →
Original publication title: Small animal disease surveillance: GI disease and salmonellosis.
Plain-English summary
A study found that gastrointestinal (GI) issues like diarrhea and vomiting were common in both dogs and cats, with about 3.2% of dog visits and 2.2% of cat visits related to these symptoms. In dogs, the rate of positive tests for salmonella was higher than in cats, particularly in the autumn months. The most frequently identified type of salmonella in both species was from group B serotypes. If your pet is experiencing vomiting or diarrhea, it's important to consult your veterinarian for appropriate testing and treatment options.
People also search for: dog vomiting treatment · cat diarrhea causes · salmonella in pets · gastrointestinal disease in dogs · autumn pet health issues
Abstract
Presentation for gastrointestinal (GI) disease comprised 2.2 per cent of cat, 3.2 per cent of dog and 2.2 per cent of rabbit consultations between April 1, 2016 and March 31, 2017Diarrhoea and vomiting without blood were the most frequently reported GI disease clinical signs (34.4 and 38.9 per cent in cats and 42.8 and 37.3 per cent in dogs, respectively)The mean percentage of samples testing positive forin dogs was double that in cats (0.82 per cent and 0.41 per cent, respectively) from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2016In dogs, autumn was associated with a greater proportion of-positive sample submissions; no clear suggestion of seasonal variation in cats was observedIn both cats and dogs, isolates belonging togroup B serotypes were the most common (68.9 per cent in cats and 55.0 per cent in dogs).
Find similar cases for your pet
PetCaseFinder finds other peer-reviewed reports of pets with the same symptoms, plus a plain-English summary of what was tried across them.
Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28864509/