Feline Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Feline inflammatory bowel disease presents symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, and loss of appetite. It is recommended that cat owners promptly send their pets to a nearby animal hospital for systematic testing and then give symptomatic medication. If conditions permit, cat owners should immediately send their pets to an animal hospital for treatment. If there is no vomiting, probiotics and antibiotics can be administered while monitoring the cat's feces.

Etiology of Intestinal Diseases

Usually, the causes of intestinal inflammation in cats include the following aspects: gastrointestinal parasites, such as trichomonas, coccidia, and roundworms; gastrointestinal foreign bodies that cats cannot digest and absorb, causing edema, and even perforation of the gastrointestinal tract; and feline infectious peritonitis. Different causes have significant differences in treatment plans, so it is recommended to diagnose the cause promptly and proceed with treatment.

Intestinal Disease Examination Methods

The examination methods for feline intestinal diseases usually include the following aspects: abdominal palpation and auscultation, mainly used to check for abdominal tumors and abnormal intestinal sounds. Imaging examinations such as abdominal X-rays, CT scans, and ultrasound. Hematological examinations, mainly used to check for abnormalities of vitamin B12 and pancreatic specific proteinase.

Treatment of Intestinal Diseases

Usually, combined drug therapy with beta-lactams (such as penicillin sodium, ampicillin, ceftriaxone, and cefoperazone) and aminoglycosides (such as gentamicin and amikacin) is used. The former are bactericidal drugs for the reproductive phase, and the latter are bactericidal drugs for the stationary phase. The combination has a synergistic effect. In addition, medications such as cimetidine, ranitidine, and gastrocaine can be used to protect the gastrointestinal tract.

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