How can I tell if my cat has salmonella poisoning? What are the signs?

Salmonella poisoning can be lifethreatening for several reasons - the infection can spread to the rest of the body (sepsis) and result in severe dehydration from vomiting and diarrhea. If you believe that Furby is having any of these signs, he should be seen by a vet immediately for supportive care. He may need IV medications, and antibiotics depending on the bacterial infection (E. coli, Campylobacter, and Helicobacter can be to blame as well). I do not recommend giving Furby antibiotics for humans, as they may be toxic.

Poor Rosie! In my experience, salmonella is a relatively rare infection. However, it can be treated with antibiotics and a bland diet may help as well. You can definitely get a second opinion from another vet. I am happy to answer any questions you may have along the way!

Stress can certainly affect cats and may cause diarrhea or not eating. But if Will is continuing to hide and not eat he needs to be seen by a veterinarian. He may have a parasite infection or other infection that the stress of a new home has caused to surface.

I would recommend that you have Alfie examined by a veterinarian. His symptoms could be caused by food intolerance, food allergies, intestinal parasites, inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal lymphoma, hyperthyroidism, systemic disease (liver, kidney, pancreas, diabetes), among others. After a thorough physical exam and review of his history, the vet may recommend bloodwork, intestinal parasite screening, or ultrasound to determine what could be the cause. They may also recommend that you do food trial for possible food allergies.

Yes, if her food was recalled due to Salmonella contamination then she needs to see a vet. This is not something you should wait on. Salmonella can be extremely serious and can even cause death. If you catch it soon she will have a better chance at recovery. Hopefully it is just a bout of gastritis but it is better to be safe than sorry.

Clinical signs of salmon poisoning are typically seen within one week of ingesting raw fish, although longer delays have been reported. I would take a fresh sample of your dog to the vet for a fecal exam (looking for fluke eggs) in about 2 weeks. Here is some very good information on salmon "poisoning": https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/salmon-poisoning

Diarrhea and a decrease in appetite could be a sign of a number of different problems. Intestinal parasites are possible, even for indoor cats, as are some infections or diseases like colitis or inflammatory bowel disease. If the diarrhea continues for more than 24 hours or seems to be getting worse, or if her appetite does not improve during that time I'd recommend seeing your veterinarian. They may treat her symptoms or recommend some testing like blood work or a fecal analysis depending on what they find during a physical examination.