Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Gastrointestinal disease signs and lab changes in Norwegian Lundehunds
By Berghoff, Nora et al.·Published in Compendium (Yardley, PA)·2007·Texas A&M University, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Gastroenteropathy in Norwegian Lundehunds.
Plain-English summary
Norwegian Lundehunds often suffer from gastrointestinal issues, showing symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, weight loss, and lethargy. These dogs may also develop fluid buildup in their abdomen and swelling in their hind legs. While tests often reveal low protein levels and other nutritional deficiencies, the exact cause of these digestive problems remains unclear. Since there is no specific treatment for the underlying issue, veterinarians typically focus on managing the symptoms to help the dog feel better.
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Abstract
Norwegian Lundehunds are often affected by gastrointestinal disease, the most common clinical signs of which are intermittent diarrhea, vomiting, weight loss, lethargy, ascites, and subcutaneous edema of the hind legs. The most frequent laboratory changes include hypoalbuminemia (with or without hypoglobulinemia), hypocalcemia, a decrease in the serum cobalamin concentration, and an increase or decrease in the serum folate concentration, reflecting microbial synthesis or malabsorption, respectively. Histopathologic abnormalities can include chronic atrophic gastritis, intestinal lymphangiectasia, and lymphoplasmacytic enteritis. Because the underlying cause of gastroenteropathy in Norwegian Lundehunds has not been identified, treatment is symptomatic.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17849700/