Clostridial Enterotoxicosis in Cats
 
Clostridium perfringens bacterium is a normal bacteria found in the environment, commonly inhabiting decaying vegetation and marine sediment, as well as raw or improperly cooked meats and poultry. However, when abnormally high levels of this bacteria is found in the intestine, it can lead to Clostridial enterotoxicosis.
 
Generally, the implications of the intestinal syndrome are limited to infections of the intestinal tract and do not progress to systemic disease conditions. Symptoms typically last a week in acute cases and include ...read more