Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Gastritis and ulcers in working dogs and treatment options
By Davis, Michael S & Williamson, Katherine K·Published in Frontiers in veterinary science·2016·Department of Physiological Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Gastritis and Gastric Ulcers in Working Dogs.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
Working dogs, especially those involved in intense activities like racing or detection work, can suffer from gastritis and gastric ulcers, which can lead to serious health issues. These conditions may arise due to factors like overheating during exercise, which can damage the stomach lining. To help prevent these problems, veterinarians often recommend using medications that reduce stomach acid, such as omeprazole, which has been shown to be very effective. Keeping an eye on your dog's health and discussing preventive measures with your vet can help keep them safe and comfortable.
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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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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27092307/