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'''Diarrhea''' in cats and dogs can be a symptom of many different conditions, and if it persists, should be diagnosed by a vet. Home remedies are not recommended until a vet has definitively diagnosed the problem. |
'''Diarrhea''' in cats and dogs can be a symptom of many different conditions, and if it persists, should be diagnosed by a vet. Home remedies are not recommended until a vet has definitively diagnosed the problem. |
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+ | Some possibilities include [[Food sensitivity]] and [[Inflammatory Bowel Disease]]. |
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+ | Diabetic cats tend toward gastrointestinal problems, most commonly [[vomiting]] and diarrhea. This study shows 30% of cats with diabetes also have some GI problems along with it. In 50% of the GI-troubled cats, the problem was vomiting<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20071104040917/http://www.purinaone.com/catcare_cond_atoz_article.asp?Seed=745&ArticleNumber=65 Feline Diabetes & Gastrointestinal Problems]</ref>. |
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+ | When diarrhea is a problem, the possibilities for both [[dehydration]] and [[hypoglycemia]] increase<ref>[http://www.diabetesnow.co.uk/pdfs/10919-DiabetesAndTravel.pdf DiabetesNow-UK-Page 4]</ref>. The insulin dose you give depends partly on the meal being digested at a normal rate. When the food passing through the system speeds up in this manner, the insulin is still being absorbed at its usual rate<ref>[http://www.drugs.com/cons/Novolin_ge_Ultralente_Systemic.html Drugs.com-Other Medical Problems]</ref>. It could mean that there's not enough food to match the insulin dose and a hypo could occur. You and your vet may want to temporarily decrease the insulin dose until you are both satisfied the diarrhea is under control. |
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See also [[Constipation]]. |
See also [[Constipation]]. |
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+ | ==Further Reading== |
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+ | *[http://www.vin.com/VINDBPub/SearchPB/Proceedings/PR05000/PR00116.htm Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approach to Cats with Chronic Diarrhea-WSAVA 2001] |
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+ | *[http://www.vin.com/proceedings/Proceedings.plx?CID=WSAVA2002&PID=2588&Category=414 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approach to the Cat with Chronic Diarrhea-WSAVA 2002] |
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+ | *[http://www.petplace.com/cats/acute-diarrhea-in-cats/page1.aspx Acute Diarrhea in Cats-Petplace.com] |
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+ | *[http://www.petplace.com/cats/chronic-diarrhea-in-cats/page1.aspx Chronic Diarrhea in Cats-Petplace.com] |
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+ | *[http://www.petplace.com/dogs/acute-diarrhea-in-dogs/page1.aspx Acute Diarrhea in Dogs-Petplace.com] |
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+ | *[http://www.petplace.com/dogs/chronic-diarrhea-in-dogs/page1.aspx Chronic Diarrhea in Dogs-Petplace.com] |
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+ | *[http://ivermectinfordogs.org/dog-ear-infection Dog ear infection] |
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+ | *[http://ivermectinfordogs.org/pancreatitis-in-dogs Pancreatitis in dogs] |
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+ | *[http://ivermectinfordogs.org Ivermectin for dogs] |
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+ | *[http://ivermectinfordogs.org/how-long-are-dogs-pregnant-before-they-giving-birth How long are dogs pregnant ] |
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+ | *[http://ivermectinfordogs.org/why-do-dogs-eat-grass Why do dogs eat grass ] |
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+ | *[http://ivermectinfordogs.org/save-5-off-with-purina-dog-chow-coupons Purina dog chow coupons ] |
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+ | [[Image:Wikicat3.jpg|100px]][[Image:Wikidog3.jpg|100px]] |
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+ | *[http://www.provet.co.uk/health/diseases/gastrointestinalendocrine.htm Gastrointestinal Signs in Endocrine Diseases-Dogs & Cats-Provet UK] |
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+ | *[http://www.vin.com/VINDBPub/SearchPB/Proceedings/PR05000/PR00127.htm Chronic Diarrhea-WSAVA 2001] |
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+ | *[http://www.vin.com/proceedings/Proceedings.plx?CID=WSAVA2004&PID=8667&Category=1261&O=Generic Diagnosis and Management of Refractory Diarrhea-WSAVA 2004] |
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+ | *[http://www.vin.com/proceedings/Proceedings.plx?CID=WSAVA2003&PID=6539&Category=978&O=Generic Diagnosis and Management of Refractory Diarrhea-WSAVA 2003] |
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+ | *[http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp?cfile=htm/bc/190305.htm Merck Veterinary Manual-Drugs Used in Treatment of Diarrhea] |
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+ | *[http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/htm/bc/tphm06.htm Merck Veterinary Manual-Antidiarrheal Drugs] |
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+ | *[http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=1&cat=1399&articleid=2642 Fiber in Pet Foods--Pet Education.com-Drs. Foster & Smith] |
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+ | *[http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1662&articleid=686 Pet Education.com-Drs. Foster & Smith-Sodium & Chloride Deficiency in Diarrhea] |
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+ | *[http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1662&articleid=700 Pet Education.com-Drs. Foster & smith-Potassium Deficiency & Diarrhea] |
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+ | [[Category:Diet]] |
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+ | [[Category:Gastrointestinal Disorders]] |
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+ | [[Category:Other conditions and procedures]] |
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+ | [[Category:Gastrointestinal Disorders]] |
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+ | ==References== |
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+ | [[Category:Diet]][[Category:Other conditions and procedures]][[Category:Gastrointestinal Disorders]] |
Latest revision as of 10:14, 11 February 2013
Diarrhea in cats and dogs can be a symptom of many different conditions, and if it persists, should be diagnosed by a vet. Home remedies are not recommended until a vet has definitively diagnosed the problem.
Some possibilities include Food sensitivity and Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Diabetic cats tend toward gastrointestinal problems, most commonly vomiting and diarrhea. This study shows 30% of cats with diabetes also have some GI problems along with it. In 50% of the GI-troubled cats, the problem was vomiting[1].
When diarrhea is a problem, the possibilities for both dehydration and hypoglycemia increase[2]. The insulin dose you give depends partly on the meal being digested at a normal rate. When the food passing through the system speeds up in this manner, the insulin is still being absorbed at its usual rate[3]. It could mean that there's not enough food to match the insulin dose and a hypo could occur. You and your vet may want to temporarily decrease the insulin dose until you are both satisfied the diarrhea is under control.
See also Constipation.
Further Reading
- Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approach to Cats with Chronic Diarrhea-WSAVA 2001
- Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approach to the Cat with Chronic Diarrhea-WSAVA 2002
- Acute Diarrhea in Cats-Petplace.com
- Chronic Diarrhea in Cats-Petplace.com
- Acute Diarrhea in Dogs-Petplace.com
- Chronic Diarrhea in Dogs-Petplace.com
- Dog ear infection
- Pancreatitis in dogs
- Ivermectin for dogs
- How long are dogs pregnant
- Why do dogs eat grass
- Purina dog chow coupons
- Gastrointestinal Signs in Endocrine Diseases-Dogs & Cats-Provet UK
- Chronic Diarrhea-WSAVA 2001
- Diagnosis and Management of Refractory Diarrhea-WSAVA 2004
- Diagnosis and Management of Refractory Diarrhea-WSAVA 2003
- Merck Veterinary Manual-Drugs Used in Treatment of Diarrhea
- Merck Veterinary Manual-Antidiarrheal Drugs
- Fiber in Pet Foods--Pet Education.com-Drs. Foster & Smith
- Pet Education.com-Drs. Foster & Smith-Sodium & Chloride Deficiency in Diarrhea
- Pet Education.com-Drs. Foster & smith-Potassium Deficiency & Diarrhea