Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
New insights on causes and diet treatment for protein loss in dogs
By Jablonski, Sara A·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2026·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Emerging Concepts in the Understanding and Treatment of Canine Protein-Losing Enteropathy.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog with protein-losing enteropathy, a condition where the intestines lose too much protein, may show symptoms like weight loss, diarrhea, or poor coat condition. Treatment often includes glucocorticoids (steroids), but recent findings suggest that adjusting the dog's diet can lead to better results, especially for those not responding to steroids. Each dog's treatment should be personalized based on their specific needs and how they respond to different diets. Many dogs have shown improvement with these tailored dietary changes.
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Abstract
Protein-losing enteropathy in dogs is a complex syndrome characterized by excessive intestinal protein loss, most commonly resulting from intestinal lymphangiectasia and chronic intestinal inflammation. While glucocorticoid therapy is beneficial in many dogs, evidence increasingly shows that diet optimization, rather than aggressive immunosuppression, offers the best outcomes. The condition requires individualized management based on breed predisposition, diagnostic information, and patient response, with many steroid and immunosuppressive refractory cases responding to tailored dietary interventions.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41791969/