Clinical approach to chronic GI disease in the feline
This lecture provides a practical overview of the clinical approach to gastrointestinal (GI) disease in cats. It covers the recognition of common clinical signs such as vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, and reduced appetite, and emphasizes the importance of thorough history taking and physical examination. The lecture outlines a systematic diagnostic approach using laboratory testing, imaging, faecal analysis, and GI-specific diagnostics to differentiate conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, food-responsive enteropathy, pancreatitis, and intestinal lymphoma. Treatment strategies, including nutritional management and medical therapy, are also discussed, with a focus on improving patient outcomes and long-term management of feline GI disorders.
- How to understand the diagnostic approach to feline GI disease
- How to understand the most appropriate diagnostic tests for cats with digestive disorders and the diagnostic limitations
- How to recognise the best treatment options based on diagnostic results.
