New Feline GI Resource Launched As Interest Grows In Faecal Calprotectin Testing
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Carus Animal Health has launched a new educational booklet on the use of faecal calprotectin in feline medicine. Bringing together the latest research, practical guidance and real-world case studies, the resource is designed to help veterinary teams managing chronic gastrointestinal (GI) disease in cats. The booklet can be downloaded here: https://content.carusanimalhealth.com/feline-only-booklet-download
Released following BVA Live 2026, the booklet responds to growing interest in objective, non-invasive approaches to investigating feline GI inflammation, particularly in cases where invasive diagnostics are declined or not practical.
While faecal calprotectin is well established in human medicine, the veterinary evidence base in cats continues to build. The publication includes findings from a University of Bristol validation study demonstrating that the GIQuest faecal calprotectin test differentiated cats with chronic inflammatory enteropathy from healthy controls with 100% specificity and 92% sensitivity.
The booklet also features case studies from UK veterinary professionals, illustrating how faecal calprotectin testing has been used to support diagnosis, monitor treatment response and identify inflammatory flare-ups in complex chronic GI cases.
Lucy Williams BVSc MRCVS, Marketing and Veterinary Technical Services Manager at Carus Animal Health, said: "Feline gastrointestinal disease can be particularly challenging to manage. Clinical signs are often non-specific, diagnostics can be limited by patient temperament or owner factors, and monitoring treatment response isn't always straightforward. The growing evidence around faecal calprotectin is exciting because it offers clinicians an objective measure of intestinal inflammation that can support decision-making throughout the patient journey."
The launch reflects Carus Animal Health's ongoing commitment to building the evidence base around faecal calprotectin and providing the profession with practical clinical resources. The company will continue discussions at the International Cat Care World Feline Congress 2026, where the team will be at booth 21, ready to answer questions and discuss the latest in feline GI health.
The Faecal Calprotectin in Feline Medicine booklet is available free of charge to veterinary professionals.
To find out more about GIQuest and ongoing research into faecal calprotectin testing, visit https://carusanimalhealth.com/giquest or contact Carus Animal Health at [email protected].
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