Botulism is a rare condition that causes paralysis in cats. Botulism is caused by ingesting the botulinum toxin, which is a substance produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. Most cases of botulism in cats are caused by eating dead animals or contaminated raw meat.
How do I know if my cat has botulism?
Signs of Botulism in your cat will usually begin within a few hours of eating infected food and can last several days or weeks.1Depression.2Lethargy.3Lack of appetite.4Weakness.5Difficulty chewing or swallowing.6Drooling.7Vomiting.8Diarrhea.
Are cats resistant to botulism?
Cats are generally resistant to the more severe effects of this toxin, but in some cases they may become severely ill. Typically, disease conditions occur within a few hours to six days after eating spoiled animal meat that is infected with the Clostridium botulinum type C preformed neurotoxin.
What is the survival rate of botulism?
Foodborne botulism carries an overall mortality rate of 5-10%. Wound botulism carries a mortality rate that ranges from 15-17%. The risk of death due to infant botulism is usually less than 1%.
How long does it take for a cat to get over food poisoning?
What is the prognosis (expected outcome) for gastroenteritis? Most cases of acute gastroenteritis improve rapidly after rehydration. If the vomiting and diarrhea do not improve significantly within 24-48 hours of treatment, call your veterinarian. Gastroenteritis is common in cats.
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