Article
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency in the dog: breed associations, nutritional considerations, and long-term outcome.
Topics in companion animal medicine - 1 Aug 2012
German Alexander J
Abstract excerpt
Canine exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) is an alimentary tract disorder causing malabsorption and debilitations in affected individuals. This article covers predisposing factors to EPI and response to therapy. Although relatively easy to diagnose, knowledge of breed predispositions (and also of those breeds where the disease is less common) can guide the clinician. Numerous studies have examined therapy...
Topics
- Age Factors
- Animals
- Breeding
- Diet
- Dietary Supplements
- Dog Diseases
- Dogs
- Enzyme Therapy
- Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
- Female
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Male
- Pancreatic Extracts
- Sex Factors
- Treatment Outcome
