Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Chronic large bowel diarrhea in dogs and diet treatment
By Lecoindre, Patrick & Gaschen, Frédéric P·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2011·Clinique vé, France·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Chronic idiopathic large bowel diarrhea in the dog.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of dogs with chronic diarrhea affecting their large intestine were evaluated, and many were found to have a condition called chronic idiopathic large bowel diarrhea (CILBD). This condition often occurs in dogs that may be stressed or have behavioral issues. Most of the dogs improved after their owners changed their diet and added fiber to their meals. Some dogs also benefited from therapy to help with their behavior. Overall, many dogs showed significant improvement with these treatments.
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Abstract
Chronic idiopathic large bowel diarrhea (CILBD) is a descriptive diagnosis reached by exclusion of the most common diseases associated with chronic large bowel diarrhea. The most important features of irritable bowel syndrome in people are reviewed. The authors report 19 new cases of CILBD that they compare with 37 cases from the literature. The disease appears to be common among dogs referred for colonoscopy. Many dogs with CILBD experience behavioral problems or are exposed to a stressful environment. Most dogs respond to diet change and fiber supplementation. Some benefit from behavior-modifying therapy.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21486646/