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Life sciences · Journal article
Veterinary and Animal Science · July 11, 2026
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This is a narrative review of feline chronic diarrhea that classifies pathological mechanisms into four categories (osmotic, secretory, increased mucosal permeability, and deranged motility) and outlines common underlying diseases and evidence-based nutritional management strategies. The article provides clinically-oriented synthesis intended to guide diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making, but does not present trial evidence or quantified treatment outcomes.
Narrative review. Cats with chronic diarrhea; includes reference to epidemiological data from UK veterinary practices.. United Kingdom (referenced prevalence study); authors affiliated with institutions in China, Portugal, and China..
Chronic diarrhea persists for more than three weeks and its causes are often complex 3% of cats attending UK veterinary practices suffered from diarrhea in a study of 3,462 cats Chronic diarrhea is classified as small or large bowel diarrhea based on clinical signs
Common disease causes include pancreatitis, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, protein-losing enteropathy, chronic inflammatory enteropathies, and adverse food reactions
Veterinarians should recognize that chronic diarrhea in cats requires systematic classification of underlying pathophysiological mechanism and disease diagnosis before implementing tailored nutritional management. The review emphasizes that dietary therapy has been associated with clinical improvement in cats with chronic diarrhea of unknown etiology and is commonly used as an initial management approach.
A comprehensive narrative review synthesizing mechanisms, diagnostic approaches, and nutritional management strategies for feline chronic diarrhea; provides expert classification and treatment recommendations without primary trial data.
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Veterinarians should recognize that chronic diarrhea in cats requires systematic classification of underlying pathophysiological mechanism and disease diagnosis before implementing tailored nutritional management. The review emphasizes that dietary therapy has been associated with clinical improvement in cats with chronic diarrhea of unknown etiology and is commonly used as an initial management approach.
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Chronic diarrhea is a common clinical sign in cats, caused by various underlying conditions. Chronic diarrhea can be classified as either small or large bowel diarrhea based on clinical signs. The mechanisms involved are complex, including osmotic and secretory diarrhea, impaired intestinal barrier function, and dysregulated intestinal motility. Given the complexity of the causes of chronic diarrhea, accurate diagnosis of the underlying mechanisms is crucial for effective treatment. Additionally, nutritional management is indispensable for the long-term treatment of chronic diarrhea. This article will review the diseases that may cause chronic diarrhea, introduce their pathophysiology and diagnostic methods, and provide related nutritional management strategies.
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