Calcium Aluminosilicate (CAS) in the Treatment of Intractable Diarrhea in Dogs with Cancer
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ASTRACT Twenty-three client-owned dogs with persistent, watery diarrhea having failed conventional medical management for a period of 48 hours or longer were considered eligible for treatment were given 500 mg of calcium aluminosilicate (CAS) clay orally until they had two consecutive formed stools. Owners reported fecal consistency and the number of stools per day until resolution. Overall, 15 of the 23 dogs (65.2%) had complete resolution of symptoms within 48-72 hours after CAS administration was initiated. In the 8 dogs without complete symptom resolution, pet owners reported a decrease in the number of stools per day and symptomatic improvement within 48 hours. This case series study suggests that CAS is effective in the treatment of intractable diarrhea in the cancer bearing dog. Prospective and controlled studies are indicated to determine role of CAS in the medical management of intractable diarrhea of dogs.
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