TREATMENT OF DIARRHEA CASES IN CATS USING A SINGLE SUPPLEMENT BASED ON COLOSTRUM, PROBIOTICS AND PREBIOTICS

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Abstract

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Diarrhea in cats is a change in the condition of the feces from a paste to a liquid consistency caused by several factors such as changes in food, bacterial infections, viruses and parasites. Treatment for diarrhea in cats is carried out immediately so that the symptoms subside. One effective prevention and control effort is the provision of colostrum-based supplements, probiotics and prebiotics. In cases of diarrhea at the Depok Pet Center clinic, 2 cats aged 1.5 years (Ayu) and 5 years (Gentong) show the symptoms are that the Ayu experiences diarrhea and the feces are liquid and the Gentong cat experiences a decrease in appetite, weakness and paste-shaped feces. Anamnesis from the animal owner indicates a change in feed before symptoms appear. Then both given supplements based on colostrum, probiotics and prebiotics. Supplementation was carried out for 5 days, the condition of the two cats showed changes on the 3rd day. On the 3rd day, the feces of both cats were solid and shaped, but some parts of the feces were still soft. On the 5th day, the feces of both cats were in good condition, characterized by being formed and solid. Based on these results, it can be concluded that supplements are effective in improving the condition of diarrhea due to changing feed.