Yes. A small percentage (1-5%) of healthy dogs and cats carry C. difficile in their intestinal tract, and pass it in their stool. Higher carriage rates are found in certain groups, such as young animals, animals in veterinary hospitals and animals that visit human hospitals as part of therapy programs.

How do I know if my cat has C diff?

difficile possibly causing diarrhea in two cats. In most of these cases the diarrhea is mild, and clinically appears the same as diarrhea due to other common causes. Occasionally, more severe illness and diarrhea may occur. How is Clostridium difficile Infection Diagnosed?

How is C diff treated in cats?

High fiber diets reduce the number of Clostridial bacteria, while acidifying the inner intestine, which will reduce the growth of intestinal bacteria. An antibiotic medication may not be necessary, but chronic cases of Clostridium perfringens in cats may be prescribed antibiotic therapy.