Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
How common is food-responsive enteropathy in Japanese dogs
By Kawano, Koji et al.Ā·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical scienceĀ·2016Ā·Primo Animal Hospital Nerima Animal Allergy Medical Center, JapanĀ·View original on PubMed ā
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Original publication title: Prevalence of food-responsive enteropathy among dogs with chronic enteropathy in Japan.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 32 dogs in Japan with chronic digestive issues (chronic enteropathy) was studied to see how many had food-related problems. Out of the dogs examined, 14 were found to have food-responsive enteropathy, which means their symptoms improved when their diet was changed. The study highlighted that many dogs with chronic enteropathy might benefit from dietary adjustments, even if specific signs of food issues weren't always visible. This information could help veterinarians better manage and treat dogs suffering from these digestive problems in the future.
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Abstract
There have been limited reports on the prevalence of adverse food reactions among dogs suffering from chronic enteropathy (CE) in Japan. We examined the prevalence and histological features of food-responsive enteropathy (FRE) in a total of 32 dogs with history of CE. Fourteen of 18 cases (56.2%) diagnosed as FRE had lymphocytic-plasmacytic enteritis or eosinophilic enteritis by histopathological examination. Characteristic histopathological changes indicating FRE were not identified in 18 cases, though 4 cases did not show any abnormalities. Results collected from this study provided important information that can help to change the way dogs with CE are treated in the future.
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