Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Eosinophilic breathing and gut disease in two Cavalier King Charles
By German, A J et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2002·Department of Clinical Veterinary Science, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Eosinophilic diseases in two Cavalier King Charles spaniels.
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Plain-English summary
Two Cavalier King Charles spaniels were brought in with serious health issues. One dog had trouble breathing and a dry cough, which was linked to a lung condition called eosinophilic bronchopneumonopathy. The other dog suffered from severe vomiting and diarrhea due to eosinophilic enteritis (an inflammation of the intestines). Both dogs also had mouth sores from eosinophilic stomatitis and responded well to treatment with glucocorticoids, a type of medication that suppresses the immune system. After treatment, both dogs fully recovered.
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Abstract
This report describes the clinical presentation of two Cavalier King Charles spaniels with different eosinophilic diseases. The first case presented with dyspnoea and a non-productive cough, and investigations demonstrated eosinophilic bronchopneumonopathy. The second dog was referred for the investigation of haemorrhagic vomiting and diarrhoea and was eventually diagnosed with eosinophilic enteritis. Both dogs had concurrent eosinophilic stomatitis, and both responded completely to immunosuppressive glucocorticoid therapy. This report is the first to describe the concurrence of eosinophilic stomatitis and systemic eosinophilic disease in Cavalier King Charles spaniels, and suggest that this breed may be predisposed to eosinophilic syndromes.
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