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Lymphocytic/plasmacytic colitis in cats: 14 cases (1985-1990)
J S Dennis1, J M Kruger, T P Mullaney
1Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing 48824.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
|January 15, 1993
Summary
Purebred cats are more prone to lymphocytic/plasmacytic colitis, a gastrointestinal condition. Dietary management alone or combined with medication effectively resolved or improved clinical signs in most affected cats.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Gastroenterology
- Feline Health
Background:
- Lymphocytic/plasmacytic colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease affecting cats.
- Diagnosis and treatment protocols for feline colitis require further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence, clinical signs, and treatment outcomes of lymphocytic/plasmacytic colitis in cats.
- To identify risk factors, such as breed predisposition, for this condition.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective case series analysis of 14 feline patients diagnosed with lymphocytic/plasmacytic colitis over a 5-year period.
- Clinical data, including signalment, clinical signs, biochemical abnormalities, endoscopic findings, and treatment response, were reviewed.
- Statistical analysis was performed to determine breed predisposition.
Main Results:
- Purebred cats were significantly more affected (P < 0.001) than nonpurebred cats.
- Common clinical signs included hematochezia (13/14 cats) and diarrhea (11/14 cats).
- Dietary management, with or without pharmacologic intervention, led to complete resolution in 7/11 cats and improvement in 3/11 cats.
Conclusions:
- Lymphocytic/plasmacytic colitis disproportionately affects purebred cats.
- Dietary management is a key component in successfully treating feline lymphocytic/plasmacytic colitis.
- Further research into the pathogenesis and specific treatment strategies for feline colitis is warranted.