Oral Cobalamin Supplementation in Dogs with Enteropathies

Common causes for cobalamin deficiency in dogs are chronic enteropathies (CE), exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) and familial cobalamin deficiency (reported in Chinese Shar Peis, Giant Schnauzers, Border Collies, and Beagles). Anecdotal reports of shortbowel syndrome and cobalamin deficiency in dogs also exist, an association that is well documented in humans. Cobalamin deficiency in dogs is commonly associated with canine CE with a reported prevalence of 6 to 73%. Hypocobalaminemia has also been reported to be a negative prognostic factor in dogs with CE or EPI, associated with an increased risk of euthanasia.
Source: Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery - Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: research