Analysis of the association between density of Helicobacter spp. and gastric lesions in dogs

Gastritis in dogs can be caused by several factors. The main triggers are systemic disease, diet, environmental influences, stress, and behavioral factors. Similar to the situation for humans, it has been proposed that Helicobacter spp. infections may play a role in gastritis and cancer in dogs. However, no clear association between Helicobacter spp. infections and gastric pathological conditions has been established. Most of the data implicating non-Helicobacter pylori as a cause of gastric pathological conditions in domestic animals has been obtained from experimentally infected mice or Mongolian gerbils.
Source: Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery - Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: research