Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Protein-losing gut disease with mucus changes in two dogs
By Willard, Michael D et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2003·Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Protein-losing enteropathy associated with cystic mucoid changes in the intestinal crypts of two dogs.
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Plain-English summary
Two dogs were brought in for weight loss and low protein levels in their blood, which were caused by a condition called protein-losing enteropathy (where the intestines lose protein). One dog had visible damage in the small intestine, but there were still healthy areas present. After starting a special diet and medication, the symptoms improved, and the dog began to recover.
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Abstract
Two dogs were emaciated and hypoalbuminemic due to protein-losing enteropathy associated with a severe, focal, mucoid, cryptal ectasia of the duodenum and marked villus atrophy. In one case, diseased portions of the duodenum were obvious endoscopically and were limited to discrete, focal areas in the small intestine, with apparently more undiseased tissue than diseased tissue being present. The signs and lesions in one dog resolved after initiating combination dietary and pharmacological therapy.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12617546/