What to do if a cat suffers from colibacillosis

Aug 31,2024
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Colibacillosis is an acute infectious disease, often sporadic, and sometimes outbreaks occur. The disease is mainly caused by E. coli infection through the digestive tract. This bacterium is widely distributed in nature and parasitizes the intestines of humans and animals in large numbers. Generally no pathogenic effects. However, when the feeding and management are poor and the body's resistance is reduced, it will become sick. ​​​​​​

Clinically, the body temperature of sick cats rises to more than 40℃. Oral mucus and vomiting. The vomitus is yellow gastric contents at first and then white foamy mucus. The feces is watery and grey-white foamy. Some cases are severely dehydrated, lying down and unable to stand. There is mucus secretion from the eyes and nose, and a small amount of white foam flows from the corner of the mouth. When the body temperature drops below 36°C, the patient often lies quietly on the ground and dies. For this disease, gentamicin can be used, 20 mg per kilogram of body weight or kanamycin 50 mg per dry gram of body weight, once subcutaneously, twice a day, for 3-5 days; and with food, lactase, soda Take 1 tablet each and take it twice a day for 3 consecutive days for treatment.

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