Dr. Joe Bartges, Professor of Medicine and Nutrition
Ms. Tammy Moyers
Tel:  (865) 974-8387

Diarrhea is common in dogs and cats. Often it resolves by itself or with medication and no specific cause is found. Certain bacteria (germs) can cause diarrhea in pets, but whether they are a common cause of diarrhea is not known. Researchers at The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine and Department of Food Science and Technology have received funding for a study that will help to learn more about causes of diarrhea in dogs and cats.

All that is required for you to participate in the study is

1) To permit collection of a fecal (stool) sample from your pet. This sample will be used to try to identify bacteria that may cause diarrhea. There is no charge to you to perform the analysis.

2) You will be contacted by telephone at your convenience in order to gather more information about potential causes of diarrhea and assess the risk of spread to other pets or people in the household. The interview will take only 10 to 15 minutes. All information will be kept confidential.

If you would like to know the results of the analysis, you will be contacted within 14 days of the telephone call. We hope you will help us gather more information about this common and sometimes serious condition of companion animals. Participation is voluntary.

If you are interested in participating in this study, please contact: Dr. Joe Bartges, Professor of Medicine and Nutrition or Ms. Tammy Moyers at (865) 974-8387.

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