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M I Kouki1, S A Papadimitriou1, D Psalla2
1Companion Animal Clinic, Surgery and Obstetrics Unit, School of Veterinary Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine
|September 30, 2017
Summary
Feline chronic gingivostomatitis (FCG) often occurs with esophagitis in cats. Managing esophagitis is crucial as it may worsen FCG symptoms, impacting feline oral health.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Comparative Pathology
- Feline Health
Background:
- Feline chronic gingivostomatitis (FCG) is a severe oral condition in cats.
- The underlying pathophysiology and full impact of FCG remain poorly understood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the concurrent occurrence of esophagitis with FCG.
- To determine if FCG treatment influences esophagitis development.
- To assess if esophagitis exacerbates FCG clinical signs.
Main Methods:
- A prospective study involving 58 cats with FCG and 12 healthy controls.
- Physical, oral, and endoscopic examinations were conducted.
- Salivary and esophageal pH measurements and biopsies were obtained.
Main Results:
- A significant majority of cats with FCG presented with esophagitis, particularly in proximal and distal regions.
- No significant differences in salivary or esophageal pH were observed between groups.
- No concurrent gastrointestinal disease signs were noted.
Conclusions:
- FCG frequently coexists with esophagitis in feline patients.
- Esophagitis management is recommended in FCG cases to prevent symptom aggravation.
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