Feline Infectious Diarrhea

Overview

Journal Top Companion Anim Med

Publisher Elsevier

Specialty Veterinary Medicine

Date 2008 Dec 17

PMID 19081550

Citations 4

Authors

Audrey K Cook

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Abstract

This article reviews the common infectious causes of diarrhea in cats and discusses selected diseases in greater depth. A systematic approach to a cat with possible infectious diarrhea is presented, along with a detailed description of the best way to perform an in-house fecal examination. The goal here is to provide the reader with a logical list of differentials and the information necessary to pursue a diagnosis in an efficient manner.

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