Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Gastritis and Gastric Ulcers in Working Dogs.
- Journal:
- Frontiers in veterinary science
- Year:
- 2016
- Authors:
- Davis, Michael S & Williamson, Katherine K
- Affiliation:
- Department of Physiological Sciences · United States
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Gastritis (inflammation of the stomach lining) and gastric ulcers (sores in the stomach) are serious health issues that can affect working dogs, especially those involved in intense physical activities like racing or detection work. While most research has focused on sled dogs that race long distances, these problems can also occur in dogs that compete in shorter events or perform other demanding tasks. The exact cause of these conditions isn't fully understood, but it may be related to overheating during exercise, which can damage the stomach's protective lining. To help prevent these issues, veterinarians often recommend medications that reduce stomach acid, such as omeprazole, which has been shown to be very effective in studies.
Abstract
Gastritis and gastric ulcers are an important cause of morbidity and mortality in canine athletes. Although the majority of scientific work on this condition has been performed in ultraendurance racing sled dogs, this condition has been identified in other canine athletes, including sled dogs competing in shorter events and dogs performing off-leash explosive detection duties. The cause of the syndrome is unknown, but current hypotheses propose a link between exercise-induced hyperthermia and loss of gastric mucosal barrier function as an early event in the pathogenesis. Treatment is focused on prevention of clinical disease using acid secretion inhibitors, such as omeprazole, which has excellent efficacy in controlled clinical studies.
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