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How often dogs show chronic gut problems after severe bloody diarrhea
By Skotnitzki, Elisabeth et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary internal medicine·2022·Clinic of Small Animal Internal Medicine, Germany·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Frequency of signs of chronic gastrointestinal disease in dogs after an episode of acute hemorrhagic diarrhea.
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Plain-English summary
A study found that dogs who had an episode of acute hemorrhagic diarrhea (AHD) were more likely to develop signs of chronic gastrointestinal (GI) disease later on. Out of 80 dogs with a history of AHD, 28% showed signs of chronic GI issues, compared to only 13% of healthy control dogs. This suggests that severe damage to the intestines during AHD can lead to ongoing digestive problems. If your dog has had AHD, it may be worth discussing any ongoing symptoms with your veterinarian to monitor for potential chronic issues.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Acute enteropathy is a trigger of chronic gastrointestinal (GI) disease in humans. OBJECTIVE: To report the prevalence of and explore possible risk factors for signs of chronic GI disease in dogs after an episode of acute hemorrhagic diarrhea (AHD). ANIMALS: One hundred and fifty-one dogs, 80 dogs with a historical diagnosis of AHD, 71 control dogs with no history of AHD. METHODS: In this retrospective longitudinal study, data were collected from dogs with a historical diagnosis of AHD and healthy controls matched by breed, age and sex, aged between 1 year and 15 years of age, for which a follow-up of at least 12 months after enrolment was available. Dog owners responded to a questionnaire to determine the history of signs of chronic GI disease. RESULTS: There was a higher prevalence of signs of chronic GI disease in the dogs with a previous episode of AHD compared to control dogs (AHD 28%; controls 13%; P = .03; odds ratio = 2.57; confidence interval [CI] 95% 1.12-6.31) over a similar observation time (median 4 years; range, 1-12 years). CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL IMPORTANCE: Severe intestinal mucosal damage and associated barrier dysfunction might trigger chronic GI disease later in life.
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