I. Clinical symptoms of cat colitis
The initial symptoms of cat colitis are Irregular long-term constipation, dry stools, low volume, dark color, and severe symptoms in cats with granular, dry stools that can last for months; sometimes diarrhea, and in most cases, spontaneous recovery quickly.
However, in the later stage of cat colitis, diarrhea will become more frequent, and the symptoms will gradually worsen. . The cat’s appetite and body temperature are usually unchanged. Still, they quickly become emaciated, dehydrated, anemia, exhausted, and die.
Autopsy: The colonic mucosa was congested and hemorrhagic, dark red in appearance, and covered with viscous fluid or pus. In severe cases, larger ulcer lesions may be seen, and even the large intestinal mucosa may fall off.
2. Common causes of acute enteritis in cats
1): The stress reaction caused by cat stress or being severely frightened may lead to colitis;
2): Intestinal parasitic infection is a common cause of cat colitis;
3): Cats have intestinal disorders due to food, drug allergy or intolerance, and intolerance to antibiotics;
4): Cats have immunodeficiency virus or pancreatitis, leukemia, feline transmission, etc., may become the potential causes of feline colitis;
5): Some cats with fragile intestines may cause colitis when they suddenly eat.
Three, what to do with cat colitis
Cat colitis usually Causes acute or chronic diarrhea symptoms, so after the diagnosis of colitis, symptomatic treatment is generally required, and then the cause is improved.
Some medicines for relieving diarrhea, such as Velike bismuth subcarbonate tablets, will be used to protect the intestinal mucosa and reduce the absorption of harmful substances in the intestinal tract. Acute cat colitis may require some glucocorticoids for symptomatic treatment.
When the cat’s symptoms are relieved after symptomatic treatment, the owner needs to improve the cat’s living environment, eliminate the cause, and provide nutritious and digestible food to help the cat gradually recover its physical fitness.
