Tritrichomonas is suspected in any case
of feline diarrhea that is refractory to treatment.
If your cat passes one loose stool this is not indicative
of feline diarrhea, but you will need to observe your kitty closely to determine the consistency and frequency of the stool.
As there are so many causes
of feline diarrhea, treatment may vary considerably.
Many cases
of feline diarrhea are mild and self - limiting.
Not exact matches
Characterized by fever, loss
of appetite, vomiting, and
diarrhea,
feline panleukopenia causes high death loss, particularly among kittens.
Panleukopenia (
feline distemper): This highly contagious and potentially lethal virus causes fever, vomiting,
diarrhea, loss
of appetite, and in some cases, sudden death.
Some knowledge
of the causes and treatment
of diarrhea can help you be prepared if it ever strikes your
feline pal.
All the tests and investigations are necessary as
diarrhea is just one
of many
feline illnesses symptoms.
More and more
of my
feline patients were on one or more prescription drugs and / or diets to try to help them with the diseases I encountered day - to - day in
feline practice: recurrent bladder (lower urinary) problems, obesity, diabetes, chronic vomiting and / or
diarrhea, chronic constipation, asthma, skin and ear problems, to name a few.
Expedited Management
of Canine and
Feline Vomiting and
Diarrhea.
If your cat has frequent
diarrhea or episodes
of vomiting, or other gastrointestinal (GI) issues, make an appointment with your
feline veterinarian immediately.
In general, symptoms
of pancreatitis in pets are vague, especially in cats, but commonly reported symptoms include the following: Loss
of appetite, Vomiting, Weakness, Abdominal pain, Dry or tacky gums and other mucous membranes,
Diarrhea, Weight loss, Fever, Lethargy, Trouble breathing, Disorientation and other neurological signs and Jaundice in
felines.
An 11 month old male domestic long hair
feline presented for a 1 week history
of acute onset
of elevated third eyelids, decreased appetite and liquid
diarrhea.
If you want to review more on the basics, including the causes and symptoms, those are covered in our discussion on
feline diarrhea, but here's a quick rundown on causes... food poisoning or ingestion
of foreign matter, intestinal parasites, infections, and changes in diet.
Prolonged lack
of appetite,
diarrhea or vomiting are all signs
feline diseases and needs veterinary attention.
Below are some
of the common specialty areas that we have experience with: - Infectious diseases: Tick - borne disease (Lyme disease, Ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Bartonella), systemic and local bacterial infections,
feline and canine viral disease - Hematology: Immune - mediated hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukemia, bone marrow diseases - Oncology: Surgical and chemotherapy management, lymphoma, mast cell tumors, hemangiosarcoma, osteosarcoma, fibrosarcoma, mammary neoplasia, as well as benign and malignant skin masses such as adenomas and cysts - Urology: Kidney failure, bladder infections, stones / crystals, prostatic disease, pyelonephritis, FLUTD, protein - losing nephropathy, glomerulonephritis - Endocrine: Hormonal diseases such as hyper - and hypothyroidism, diabetes mellitus, cushings disease, addison's disease, endocrine skin disease - Gastroenterology: Chronic vomiting and / or diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), stomach ulcers / gastritis, colitis, pancreatic disorders, liver disease, protein - losing enteropathy - Respiratory disease: Feline asthma, canine chronic bronchitis, upper respiratory viral disease, pleural effusion, laryngeal paralysis - Cardiology: Heart murmurs and arrhythmias, heart failure, heartworm disease, hypertension - Ophthalmology: Gaucoma, cataracts, uveitis, corneal disease, ocular surgery - Allergic disease: Allergic dermatitis, food allergies, flea allergy, and allergic gastrointestinal and respiratory d
feline and canine viral disease - Hematology: Immune - mediated hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukemia, bone marrow diseases - Oncology: Surgical and chemotherapy management, lymphoma, mast cell tumors, hemangiosarcoma, osteosarcoma, fibrosarcoma, mammary neoplasia, as well as benign and malignant skin masses such as adenomas and cysts - Urology: Kidney failure, bladder infections, stones / crystals, prostatic disease, pyelonephritis, FLUTD, protein - losing nephropathy, glomerulonephritis - Endocrine: Hormonal diseases such as hyper - and hypothyroidism, diabetes mellitus, cushings disease, addison's disease, endocrine skin disease - Gastroenterology: Chronic vomiting and / or
diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), stomach ulcers / gastritis, colitis, pancreatic disorders, liver disease, protein - losing enteropathy - Respiratory disease:
Feline asthma, canine chronic bronchitis, upper respiratory viral disease, pleural effusion, laryngeal paralysis - Cardiology: Heart murmurs and arrhythmias, heart failure, heartworm disease, hypertension - Ophthalmology: Gaucoma, cataracts, uveitis, corneal disease, ocular surgery - Allergic disease: Allergic dermatitis, food allergies, flea allergy, and allergic gastrointestinal and respiratory d
Feline asthma, canine chronic bronchitis, upper respiratory viral disease, pleural effusion, laryngeal paralysis - Cardiology: Heart murmurs and arrhythmias, heart failure, heartworm disease, hypertension - Ophthalmology: Gaucoma, cataracts, uveitis, corneal disease, ocular surgery - Allergic disease: Allergic dermatitis, food allergies, flea allergy, and allergic gastrointestinal and respiratory disease
Pancreatitis, which is inflammation
of the pancreas, and
feline hyperthyroidism have
diarrhea as a symptom.
Subsequent reintroduction
of a
feline commercial diet resulted in recurrence
of diarrhea in 3 cats, which resolved after the diet was removed.
Clinical Signs Common signs
of feline IBD include vomiting, weight loss,
diarrhea, bloody stools, lethargy, and decreased appetite.
In their groundbreaking studies
of 100 cats (from 2008 to 2012) and 300 cats (from 2008 to 2013), Dr. Norsworthy and his colleagues examined cats who had been patients at the Alamo
Feline Health Center and showed clinical signs
of chronic vomiting,
diarrhea, weight loss or some combination
of these.
Feline diarrhea can be a symptom
of a more serious health problem, or it could be just something your cat got into.
It is recommended for the disinfection
of inanimate objects to aid in control
of canine distemper virus, equine influenza virus, transmissible gastroenteritis virus, hog cholera virus, parainfluenza - 3 virus, bovine rhinotracheitis virus, bovine viral
diarrhea virus, infectious bronchitis virus, Newcastle virus, Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus, equine rhinopneumonitis virus,
feline rhinotracheitis virus, pseudorabies virus, equine arteritis virus and canine coronavirus.
Symptoms
of feline panleukopenia, commonly referred to as
feline distemper, include fever, vomiting,
diarrhea and sudden death.
Tritrichomonas foetus, while traditionally recognized as a parasite that causes reproductive harm in cattle, has been added to the list
of potential causes
of diarrhea in our
feline companions.
There have been several new vaccines introduced in the past few years, including ringworm (a fungal skin infection), Giardia (a protozoal intestinal parasite),
feline Bordatella (similar to canine kennel cough, and thought to be a factor in many upper respiratory infections in cats), canine Coronavirus (a mild self - limiting
diarrhea of puppies), Leptospirosis (affects the kidneys), and Lyme disease.
Read here for all the details on
feline lactose intolerance and the negative consequences dairy consumption can have for your cat, including
diarrhea which,
of course, could lead to dehydration and the need for subcutaneous or IV fluid replacement therapy.
Cornell
Feline Health Center, Cornell University College
of Veterinary Medicine: «Fleas,» «Deafness,» «Choosing and Caring for Your New Cat,» «When Kitty Needs a Dentist,» «
Feline Cataracts,» «Conjunctivitis,» «Heart Disease,» «Heartworm,» «A Hairy Dilemma,» «Feeding Your Cat,» «Spaying and Neutering,» «
Diarrhea,» «Loving Care for Older Cats.»
However, even if prescription medication is necessary to adequately control
diarrhea, the nutritional strategies and supplementation outlined in this article, will minimize drug doses and increase the overall safety
of the canine or
feline patient.
Symptoms associated with Virulent Systemic
Feline Calicivirus are sores on the skin, fluid buildup in the skin (edema), vomiting,
diarrhea, jaundice, and signs
of pneumonia.
A conjunctival swab can be used to detect
feline upper respiratory viruses; feces can be used to identify the causative agent
of diarrhea.
Feline Panleukopenia Virus (AKA
Feline Distemper)
Feline Panleukopenia Virus (causative agent
of Feline Distemper) is a widespread and highly contagious viral disease that causes fever, vomiting,
diarrhea, immune suppression, anemia and death.
There are a lot
of felines who can not tolerate grains in their diet and this causes vomiting and
diarrhea among other symptoms.
The cause
of diarrhea in
felines ranges from a bacterial infection or parasite, to a systemic illness or cancer; however, a sporadic case could be caused by something as simple as a change in diet.
Health and behavior conditions that may be considered include, but aren't limited to:
feline upper respiratory infection; ringworm; panleukopenia;
diarrhea in neonates and foster kittens; general neonatal health; parasites; the impact
of housing and its associated stressors; the effect
of intensive handling on the development
of stress - related behavior and health problems; failure to engage in normal behaviors such as elimination, grooming and eating; euthanasia due to fearful behaviors.
FloraTheory by Herban Theory (www.herbantheory.com): A critical care probiotic, the addition
of Flora Theory to your cats supplement and daily protocol can be the difference in helping to alleviate your furry
feline friend
of over itching and gastro intestinal issues like throwing up and
diarrhea.
Feline Panleukopenia (feline distemper) is an extremely contagious viral disease that causes fever, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, and col
Feline Panleukopenia (
feline distemper) is an extremely contagious viral disease that causes fever, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, and col
feline distemper) is an extremely contagious viral disease that causes fever, loss
of appetite, vomiting,
diarrhea, dehydration, and collapse.
The
feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) also weakens your cat's immune system and can cause many
of the same symptoms
of feline leukemia, such as weight loss,
diarrhea, poor coat condition, cancer, anemia and eye disorders.
Uncharacteristic sluggishness, unsteady gait, drooling, heavy breathing,
diarrhea, seizures, and sudden bouts
of vomiting are among the common clinical signs
of feline poisoning (toxicosis), says Christine Bellezza, DVM, former Co-Director of the Cornell Feline Health Center at Cornell University's College of Veterinary Med
feline poisoning (toxicosis), says Christine Bellezza, DVM, former Co-Director
of the Cornell
Feline Health Center at Cornell University's College of Veterinary Med
Feline Health Center at Cornell University's College
of Veterinary Medicine.
Pretty much all
of the information that I can find on
feline coronavirus infection indicates that enteric coronavirus in cats causes a short term illness, usually with
diarrhea as the major clinical symptom, lasting about three to five days.