Jurnal Medik Veteriner
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2020): October

Gastrointestinal Disorders in Cat due to Feed Mycotoxin Contamination

Mohammad Sukmanadi (Department of Basic Veterinary Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya)
Miyayu Soneta Sofyan (Department of Health, Faculty of Vocational Study, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia, 60115)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 Sep 2020

Abstract

This case reported about mycotoxin contamination on cat feed cause gastrointestinal disorders. A 5 y.o. male domestic short hair cat (Felix domesticus) was brought to the Animal Hospital, Universitas Airlangga with a history has been lethargic and disphagia for 2 days with vomiting a yellow fluid and diarrhea. Bowel movements, increasing in panting, and urination were examined. Observation in cat with gastrointestinal disorders for 5 days in animal hospital. Abnormal intestine and hepatomegaly based on x-ray were confirmed about mycotoxin contamination on cat food. Treatment for contamination on cat food was done by given protexin like probiotic to stimulate a villi intestinal growth and gastric condition. Itraconazole for antifungal to maintanace mycotoxin contamination was also considered. Our prescription was performed for our management treatment with gastrointestinal disoders. In advice, veterinarians should be giving information about the nutritional diet for a pet animal.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JMV

Publisher

Subject

Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Veterinary

Description

urnal Medik Veteriner (JMV) publishes high quality and novelty papers focusing on Veterinary and Animal Science. The fields of study are anatomy, pathology, basic medicine, veterinary public health, microbiology, veterinary reproduction, parasitology, animal husbandry and animal welfare. Food ...