Intestinal Malabsorption in dogs

Species: Dog
Condition: Intestinal Malabsorption
Organ System: Gastrointestinal

It is a condition where the dog’s intestines are unable to digest food properly resulting in the loss of nutrients and malnutrition. The problem may be caused by bacterial or viral infections, or a heavy parasitic load. Exocrine pancreas insufficiency and inflammatory bowel disease have also been considered as potential causes. Affected dogs have voracious appetites but still give the impression of being malnourished. Stools are usually smelly, greasy, and extra-large. Hair around the dog’s anus may appear greasy. Treatment of the underlying cause and diet management can help address the problem.

Breeds exposed to Intestinal Malabsorption – Research Reference
Basenji Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Basset Hound Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Boston Terrier Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Cairn Terrier Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Lhasa Apso Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
American Cocker Spaniel Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Doberman Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Pekingese Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Pinscher Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
West Highland White Terrier Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
American Cocker Spaniel – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Australian Cattle Dog – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Basenji – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Basset Hound – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Boston Terrier – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Bull Terrier – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Cairn Terrier – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
English Springer Spaniel – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Lhasa Apso – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Pinscher – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Pekingese – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
West Highland White Terrier – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Doberman – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Pinscher – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Springer Spaniel – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Stumpy Tail Cattle Dogs – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Australian Cattle Dog Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
English Springer Spaniel Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Stumpy Tail Cattle Dogs Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Pinscher Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Bull Terrier Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Springer Spaniel Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)

Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine

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