Autoimmune diseases and IBD in cats – modern biological therapies  

Introduction 

Autoimmune diseases in cats are disorders in which the immune system destroys the body's own tissues. They can affect the skin, haematopoietic system or gastrointestinal tract. One of the most common intestinal disorders is IBD – inflammatory bowel disease, which leads to chronic diarrhoea, vomiting and gradual weight loss.

 

Symptoms of autoimmune diseases and IBD:

 

  • chronic diarrhoea and/or vomiting,
  • weight loss despite normal appetite,
  • recurrent inflammation of the skin and mucous membranes,
  • apathy, weakness, decline in physical condition,
  • anaemia or other symptoms resulting from damage to the immune system.

 

Standard treatment

 Traditional therapies include immunosuppressive drugs (corticosteroids, cyclosporine), elimination diets, and probiotics, and in some cases antibiotics. This treatment controls symptoms but does not always bring about lasting improvement and can lead to side effects with long-term use.

 

NModern biological therapies

 

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs)

MSCs have strong immunomodulatory properties – they limit excessive immune responses and support the regeneration of the intestinal mucosa. Clinical trials in cats with IBD have shown a significant improvement in quality of life and a reduction in symptoms after MSC therapy.

 👉 Check out how mesenchymal stem cells work

 

PRP – platelet-rich plasma

PRP can support healing processes in the digestive tract and skin by reducing inflammation. It is used as a supportive therapy in selected cases of chronic inflammation.

 👉 Learn more about PRP

 

Therapy IL-1

In cases where the inflammatory process is chronic and resistant to standard treatment, IL-1 therapy can reduce the severity of symptoms and improve the patient's quality of life.

 👉 Learn more about IL-1 pain therapy and treatment

 

 

Step-by-step approach

 

  • Stage 1 – mild cases of IBD and autoimmunity: elimination diet, probiotics, PRP to support healing processes.
  • Stage 2 – chronic and moderate diseases: MSC for immune modulation and intestinal regeneration.
  • Stage 3 – severe, resistant cases: IL-1 in combination with conventional treatment and nutritional rehabilitation.

 

 

Summary

Autoimmune diseases and IBD in cats are serious and chronic conditions that significantly reduce quality of life. Standard treatment is often insufficient, which is why biological therapies – MSC, PRP and IL-1 – are becoming increasingly important. They allow us to treat the root cause of the problem, reducing inflammation and supporting tissue regeneration.

 

FAQ

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