Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Chronic diarrhea and gut immunity in dogs explained
By Fogle, Jonathan E & Bissett, Sally A·Published in Compendium (Yardley, PA)·2007·North Carolina State University, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Mucosal immunity and chronic idiopathic enteropathies in dogs.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog with chronic diarrhea was brought to the vet, but the cause was unclear even after thorough testing. Many dogs experience gastrointestinal issues like this, and it can be tough to pinpoint the exact reason. Treatments often include special diets, medications to suppress the immune system, antibiotics, and supplements like probiotics to help balance gut health. These approaches aim to improve the dog's immune response in the gut, which can help manage the symptoms.
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Abstract
Gastrointestinal disorders, including chronic diarrhea, are common in canine general practice. Many of these diseases do not have a clearly defined underlying cause, despite thorough diagnostic investigation. This article reviews several syndromes with poorly understood causes that are associated with chronic diarrhea in dogs. Because the immune system plays a central role in the pathogenesis of many of these syndromes, gastrointestinal mucosal immunity is also reviewed. Therapeutic interventions discussed in this article, including diet, immunosuppressive agents, antibiotics, probiotics, and prebiotics, are mostly aimed at modulating the intestinal immune response.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17724983/