Vitamin D status in dogs with chronic enteropathy

Chronic enteropathies in dogs are a major cause of morbidity and mortality. A diagnosis of chronic enteropathy (CE) is made in dogs which have a several-week history of gastrointestinal signs, such as weight loss, vomiting, and diarrhea, and the absence of underlying etiology based on diagnostic evaluation and the presence of an inflammatory infiltrate including gastrointestinal biopsies. The pathogenesis of CE in dogs is considered to be multifactorial and includes causes such as abnormal mucosal immunity, disrupted epithelial barrier function, altered intestinal microbial flora, environment, and genetics.
Source: Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery - Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: research