Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pitfalls and progress in the diagnosis and management of canine inflammatory bowel disease.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice
- Year:
- 2011
- Authors:
- Simpson, Kenneth W & Jergens, Albert E
- Affiliation:
- College of Veterinary Medicine · United States
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in dogs is a long-lasting condition that causes ongoing stomach and intestinal problems. The exact reasons why some dogs develop IBD and why they respond differently to treatments are still unclear. This research looks at how a dog's genes and the bacteria in their gut, along with their diet, can affect the disease. It also discusses new ways to diagnose IBD and what signs might indicate how well a dog will do with treatment. Overall, the study highlights the importance of a consistent approach to managing this condition in dogs.
Abstract
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is the collective term for a group of chronic enteropathies characterized by persistent or recurrent gastrointestinal (GI) signs and inflammation of the GI tract. The specific steps that lead to IBD and the basis for phenotypic variation and unpredictable responses to treatment are not known. This article examines IBD in dogs, focusing on the interaction between genetic susceptibility and the enteric microenvironment (bacteria, diet), the utility of recently developed histologic criteria, the prognostic indicators, and the standardized approaches to treatment.
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