symptoms of feline gastroenteritis

The color of feline gastroenteritis vomit is mainly related to food. The initial symptoms of feline gastroenteritis include loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, and hemorrhage. Later in the disease, the main manifestations are unstable walking, occasionally passing offensively smelling bloody stools, increased body temperature above 40°C, even saliva flow, white foam, and convulsions. The general treatment plan focuses on anti-inflammation, repair of gastrointestinal mucosa, and regulation of gastrointestinal flora. Generally, cats can recover in about three days. After recovery, cats should not eat anything randomly.

Symptoms of gastroenteritis

Feline gastroenteritis is mainly characterized by gastritis. In the early stages of the disease, the body temperature rises, and the desire to eat decreases. Vomiting, abdominal pain, crying when touching the abdomen, unwilling to be touched, constantly looking at the abdomen, increased water consumption, but vomiting it out shortly after drinking. Severe vomit may be watery and yellow, and the body quickly becomes thin. The stool is mostly watery, with a pungent odor and a fishy smell, and some may have blood in the stool. If the cat gets cold, it will prefer warm environments and be afraid of cold.

Treatment of gastroenteritis

Enema: Infuse warm water, 5% sodium bicarbonate solution, olive oil or diluted glycerin into the rectum. Apply ointment: After washing with normal saline, hydrogen peroxide solution, or ethyl alcohol solution, apply compound iodine glycerin three times a day. In addition, you can give cats equal amounts of drugs containing starch, lipase, lactase, and pepsin, which can help digestion, alleviate gastrointestinal discomfort, and help the cat recover quickly.

Precautions for gastroenteritis

When a cat has gastroenteritis, vomiting and diarrhea can lead to dehydration. Therefore, it is necessary to replenish the cat's water supply, choosing glucose or normal saline. If conditions permit, priority should be given to 5% glucose solution. Meanwhile, the cat should be fasting and refuse water intake. Once the symptoms improve, feed the cat some easily digestible food and probiotics to regulate the intestinal tract. If the symptoms do not improve or worsen after rehydration, it is recommended to go to the pet hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.