Chronic Enteropathy In Canines: Prevalence, Impact And Management Strategies

Julien Rodolphe Samuel Dandrieux , Caroline Sarah Mansfield Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Melbourne Veterinary School, Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, University of Melbourne, Werribee, Victoria, AustraliaCorrespondence: Julien Rodolphe Samuel DandrieuxDepartment of Ve...

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Main Authors: Dandrieux JRS, Mansfield CS
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Dove Medical Press 2019
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dog
Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/137e0f5ef6a94fbb83a869f5da8832d8
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Summary:Julien Rodolphe Samuel Dandrieux , Caroline Sarah Mansfield Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Melbourne Veterinary School, Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, University of Melbourne, Werribee, Victoria, AustraliaCorrespondence: Julien Rodolphe Samuel DandrieuxDepartment of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Melbourne Veterinary School, Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, University of Melbourne, Werribee, Victoria, AustraliaEmail julien.dandrieux@unimelb.edu.auAbstract: In this article, the studies about the prevalence of chronic enteropathy are reviewed as well as the information regarding short- and long-term prognosis for dogs treated with the three most common therapies; these include dietary modification, antibiotics, and immunosuppressants. Although the data available are limited, most studies support a good to excellent long-term response in dogs that have a successful food trial, whereas the response is poor with antibiotics or on-going treatment is required to retain remission. There is a risk of antimicrobial resistance developing with inappropriate use of antimicrobials such as in these situations. The published information highlights the need for alternative strategies to antibiotic treatment to manipulate the GI microbiome, and in the final part of this article studies on the use of probiotic for the treatment of chronic enteropathy are reviewed.Keywords: chronic enteropathy, inflammatory bowel disease, dog, treatment, probiotic, diet