Histopathologic characteristics of intestinal biopsy samples from dogs with chronic enteropathy with and without hypoalbuminemia

Chronic enteropathy (CE) is a term used to describe various inflammatory conditions of the intestinal tract. It is characterized by the presence of gastrointestinal (GI) signs such as weight loss, vomiting, diarrhea, and decreased appetite of at least several weeks duration and is associated with histologic evidence of inflammation in the small intestine. In dogs, the type of CE often is determined by response to treatment and can include antibiotic-responsive disease, food-responsive disease, and idiopathic inflammatory bowel disease, which may be steroid responsive.
Source: Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery - Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: research