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In dogs with ARD, a low-fat diet may help by minimizing secretory diarrhea due to bacterial metabolism of fatty acids and bile salts. Oral broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy with oxytetracycline (20–40 mg/kg, PO, every 8 hours for maximum 14 days) has been successful.
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10 cze 2017 · Intestinal Malabsorption is a deficiency or inability within your dog’s system to absorb nutrients within the digestive tract resulting in malnourishment despite a good appetite. Symptoms of Intestinal Malabsorption in Dogs. Depending on the cause, the breed and age of your pet, the variety of symptoms can vary considerably between affected dogs.
The present study deals with the symptomatology, diagnosis (by means of gastroduodenoscopy and biopsy) and response to a combined dietary/immunosuppressive pharmacological treatment of 17...
Diarrhea can also be caused by malabsorption, the failure to properly absorb nutrients. Malabsorption is due to a defect in the intestinal cells responsible for absorption. This condition can be caused by several viruses (for example, canine parvovirus, coronavirus, rotavirus).
Diseases that affect the stomach and intestines are common in dogs. They include infectious diseases such as bacterial, viral, and parasitic diseases and noninfectious disorders, such as tumors, bloat, and obstruction.
Malabsorption can result from interference with either the degradation or absorption phases in the handling of dietary constituents and represents an important cause of weight loss and diarrhoea in dogs.
Chronic enteropathies last 3 weeks or longer and include GI signs such as vomiting, anorexia, and diarrhea. Diagnosis is typically based on history, clinical signs, and response to treatment. Therapy includes dietary changes, antibiotics, and potentially steroids or cytotoxic drugs.
