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ABSTRACT: Chronic diarrhoea is a frustrating problem in feline patients, as numerous underlying causes must be considered. In some patients, a specific diagnosis is established and targeted therapy can be provided. In many cases however, the diagnosis proves elusive or a poorly-defined disorder such as inflammatory bowel disease is established. In these cases, treatment decisions are more complicated and clinicians may select from many different therapies, either alone or in combination. This article reviews the common approaches to non-specific feline diarrhoea and discusses the applications, benefits and drawbacks of the various options available. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

ABSTRACT: Chronic diarrhoea is a frustrating problem in feline patients, as numerous underlying causes must be considered. This article outlines the diagnostic tests available and highlights the reasons for selecting one test over another. Key features regarding patient history, physical examination, faecal testing, metabolic screening and imaging are reviewed, along with suggestions regarding how and when to collect intestinal biopsies. Treatments for non-specific diarrhoea are discussed in Part 2 of this series. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses ways on how to manage and treat chronic diarrhea in cats. It explains the therapeutic use and prescriptions of antiprotozoal and antibacterial agents including metronidazole, tylosin, and erythromycin. It explores various types of dietary therapy such as elimination diets and highly digestible diets. Moreover, it also states different types of immunosuppressive drugs and adjunctive therapy including azathioprine, cyclosporine, and cobalamin.

The article discusses ways on how to manage chronic diarrhea in cats. It suggests to have a complete medical history and interventions including vaccination, deworming, signalment, surgeries, and prescriptions. It encourages to conduct evaluation of the cat's whole body systems before concentrating on its gastrointestinal (GI) tract. It advises to determine the gross appearance and fecal smear and flotation of cats. It also recommends to perform antigen detection and enterotoxin tests.

This article reviews the common infectious causes of diarrhea in cats and discusses selected diseases in greater depth. A systematic approach to a cat with possible infectious diarrhea is presented, along with a detailed description of the best way to perform an in-house fecal examination. The goal here is to provide the reader with a logical list of differentials and the information necessary to pursue a diagnosis in an efficient manner. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]