Ditching the script: Investigation and management of acute diarrhoea
14 Nov 2024
Gallery Suite 13
Gastroenterology
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Internal Medicine
Episodes of acute diarrhoea in dogs and cats are frequently encountered in small animal practice. Many episodes will improve with symptomatic care, but antibiotics are often included in the initial treatment strategy. We will explore common causes of acute diarrhoea and discuss the role of faecal analysis. Question is, does it ever really change what we do?! We will explore when and why antibiotics are prescribed in the management of acute diarrhoea, whether they are always indicated in these situations and the potential adverse effects that antibiotic use may cause. From probiotics to faecal microbiota transplant… we will consider what we know and what really works.
Learning Outcomes
1. Identify the common causes of acute diarrhoea in dogs and cats
2. Assess the role of antibiotics in the management of acute diarrhoea, considering indications, benefits, and risks
3. Compare antibiotic treatment approaches with alternative options such as probiotics and faecal microbiota transplant for acute diarrhoea
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