Diarrhea caused by infectious pathogens is a common complaint seen in feline practice. Infectious diarrhea in cats is associated with viral causes, bacterial causes, protozoal causes, and those caused by helminths. Young cats with access to the outdoors are commonly affected, which makes a definitive diagnosis. This webinar will introduce the diagnosis and treatment of viral (feline parvovirus/ panleukopenia, feline enteric coronavirus) and protozoal (Giardia duodenalis, Tritrichomonas foetus) infection in cats.
While protozoal infections can be subclinical, diarrhea tends to be more common in younger cats or cats in the cattery. Diagnostic methods for protozoal infections include fecal examination, culture (T. foetus), rapid test, and PCR. Since treatments for G. duodenalisand T. foetus are different, accurate diagnosis plays a vital role in effective treatment.
Viral diarrheas are most often seen in kittens or cats recently introduced to multi-cat environments. Diagnostic methods for viral pathogens include rapid tests and PCR. Early recognition and aggressive treatment are critical in successful outcomes of panleukopenia infection.
In this webinar, you will learn:
1. The cause of viral and protozoal diarrhea in cats
2. Diagnostic methods of diarrhea caused by different pathogens
3. Treatments of viral and protozoal diarrhea
