Changes: Diarrhea

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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.

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.

References

[1] Feline Diabetes & Gastrointestinal Problems

[2] DiabetesNow-UK-Page 4

[3] Drugs.com-Other Medical Problems

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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.
-Some possibilities include [[Food sensitivity]] and [[Irritable bowel disease]].
+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 [http://purinaone.com/catcare_cond_atoz_article.asp?Seed=745&ArticleNumber=65 vomiting].
+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>.
+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.
 See also [[Constipation]].
+==Further Reading==
+[[Image:Wikicat3.jpg|100px]]
+*[http://www.vin.com/VINDBPub/SearchPB/Proceedings/PR05000/PR00116.htm Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approach to Cats with Chronic Diarrhea-WSAVA 2001]
+*[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]
+*[http://www.petplace.com/cats/acute-diarrhea-in-cats/page1.aspx Acute Diarrhea in Cats-Petplace.com]
+*[http://www.petplace.com/cats/chronic-diarrhea-in-cats/page1.aspx Chronic Diarrhea in Cats-Petplace.com]
+[[Image:Wikidog3.jpg|100px]]
+*[http://www.petplace.com/dogs/acute-diarrhea-in-dogs/page1.aspx Acute Diarrhea in Dogs-Petplace.com]
+*[http://www.petplace.com/dogs/chronic-diarrhea-in-dogs/page1.aspx Chronic Diarrhea in Dogs-Petplace.com]
+*[http://ivermectinfordogs.org/dog-ear-infection Dog ear infection]
+*[http://ivermectinfordogs.org/pancreatitis-in-dogs Pancreatitis in dogs]
+*[http://ivermectinfordogs.org Ivermectin for dogs]
+*[http://ivermectinfordogs.org/how-long-are-dogs-pregnant-before-they-giving-birth How long are dogs pregnant ]
+*[http://ivermectinfordogs.org/why-do-dogs-eat-grass Why do dogs eat grass ]
+*[http://ivermectinfordogs.org/save-5-off-with-purina-dog-chow-coupons Purina dog chow coupons ]
+[[Image:Wikicat3.jpg|100px]][[Image:Wikidog3.jpg|100px]]
+*[http://www.provet.co.uk/health/diseases/gastrointestinalendocrine.htm Gastrointestinal Signs in Endocrine Diseases-Dogs & Cats-Provet UK]
+*[http://www.vin.com/VINDBPub/SearchPB/Proceedings/PR05000/PR00127.htm Chronic Diarrhea-WSAVA 2001]
+*[http://www.vin.com/proceedings/Proceedings.plx?CID=WSAVA2004&PID=8667&Category=1261&O=Generic Diagnosis and Management of Refractory Diarrhea-WSAVA 2004]
+*[http://www.vin.com/proceedings/Proceedings.plx?CID=WSAVA2003&PID=6539&Category=978&O=Generic Diagnosis and Management of Refractory Diarrhea-WSAVA 2003]
+*[http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp?cfile=htm/bc/190305.htm Merck Veterinary Manual-Drugs Used in Treatment of Diarrhea]
+*[http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/htm/bc/tphm06.htm Merck Veterinary Manual-Antidiarrheal Drugs]
+*[http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=1&cat=1399&articleid=2642 Fiber in Pet Foods--Pet Education.com-Drs. Foster & Smith]
+*[http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1662&articleid=686 Pet Education.com-Drs. Foster & Smith-Sodium & Chloride Deficiency in Diarrhea]
+*[http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1662&articleid=700 Pet Education.com-Drs. Foster & smith-Potassium Deficiency & Diarrhea]
+[[Category:Diet]]
+[[Category:Other conditions and procedures]]
+[[Category:Gastrointestinal Disorders]]
+[[Category:Diet]]
+[[Category:Other conditions and procedures]]
+[[Category:Gastrointestinal Disorders]]
+==References==
+<references/>
 [[Category:Diet]][[Category:Other conditions and procedures]][[Category:Gastrointestinal Disorders]]