Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Relapse rates and causes of acute diarrhea in 100 dogs
By Berset-Istratescu, C M et al.·Published in Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997)·2014·Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Follow-up of 100 dogs with acute diarrhoea in a primary care practice.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 100 dogs with sudden diarrhea were examined at a veterinary clinic to find out what caused their symptoms and how many had relapses. After treatment, about 38% of the dogs experienced a return of diarrhea, with many relapsing within three months. Younger dogs under one year old and those that had recently changed their living situation were more likely to test positive for parasites. Additionally, dogs that had a habit of eating non-food items (pica) were at a higher risk for relapsing.
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Abstract
This study aimed to examine the aetiology of acute diarrhoea and the relapse rate in 100 client-owned dogs presented to a first-opinion clinic. History, physical examination, faecal testing and owner questionnaire data were collected at initial presentation (T0) and at either the time of relapse or at a recheck performed within 3 months. All dogs received treatment according to their clinical signs. Of 96 dogs that completed the study, 37 (38.5%) relapsed during the study period, 21 (21.9%) relapsed within 3 months, and 16 others (16.6%) at 3 months to 1 year after initial examination. Dogs that had undergone a change in housing location within 1 month prior to presentation and dogs <1 year old were significantly more likely to have positive parasitological analyses (P=0.02 and P=0.001, respectively). Pica was a risk factor for relapse (P=0.0002).
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