Recurrent diarrhea associated with enterotoxigenic Clostridium perfringensin 2 dogs

Authors
Weese, JS Greenwood, SJ Staempfli, HR
Citation
Js. Weese et al., Recurrent diarrhea associated with enterotoxigenic Clostridium perfringensin 2 dogs, CAN VET J, 42(4), 2001, pp. 292-294
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Medicine/Animal Health
Journal title
CANADIAN VETERINARY JOURNAL-REVUE VETERINAIRE CANADIENNE
ISSN journal
00085286 → ACNP
Volume
42
Issue
4
Year of publication
2001
Pages
292 - 294
Database
ISI
SICI code
0008-5286(200104)42:4<292:RDAWEC>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
Two dogs were diagnosed with enterotoxigenic Clostridium perfringens-associ ated diarrhea. Diarrhea was responsive to antimicrobial therapy, but recurr ed after treatment was ceased. Clostridium perfringens enterotoxin was pres ent in feces during diarrheic episodes but not when feces were normal. Both dogs responded to a prolonged course of oral cephalexin and dietary modifi cation.