Although the cat is characterized by its authentic and independent character, it also needs our attention, our care and our affection, because as owners, we have a responsibility to guarantee a complete state of health and well-being.For this reason, it is important that we know how these most common diseases occur in cats, so that we can identify them and act appropriately to preserve the health of our animal.
In this Animal Expert article we tell you everything you need to know about gastroenteritis in cats, read on!
- Gastroenteritis is an inflammation that affects the gastric lining and intestinal lining.
- Causing a change in the functioning of the digestive system.
Its severity depends on its etiology, since as we will see later it can have several causes, however, those that are mild and related to the ingestion of a food in bad condition or digestive difficulties, usually do so sporadically within approximately 48 hours..
The causes of gastroenteritis can be very diverse and will largely determine the course and severity of symptomatology. Let’s see below what they are:
If our cat has gastroenteritis, we can see the following symptoms
As already mentioned, if we look at these signs, we should suspect gastroenteritis and go urgently to the veterinarian, because despite being a common disease, it can sometimes involve great severity.
Treatment of gastroenteritis in cats will depend on the underlying cause, but the following therapeutic strategies should be mentioned:
The prognosis of gastroenteritis in cats will also vary greatly depending on the underlying cause, being excellent in case of indigestion and severe in cases of tumors or intestinal obstructions.
This article is for informational purposes only, in Animal Expert.com.br we cannot prescribe veterinary treatments or make any type of diagnosis, we suggest that you take your pet to the veterinarian in case of any condition or discomfort.
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