Review article

Breed-related gastrointestinal diseases in dogs and cats

Ivana Prskalo ; Veterinarski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Hrvatska
Dalibor Potočnjak ; Veterinarski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Hrvatska

Abstract

Consequences of gastrointestinal disor- ders are digestive disorders, absorption, food passage through the gastrointestinal tract and other malfunctions. The most common symp- toms of gastrointestinal disorders are vomit- ing, regurgitation, pain, blood and mucilage in faeces. For the veterinarian, in most cases it is sufficient to perform basic clinical and labo- ratory tests to reach a diagnosis, although in some cases it is necessary to conduct addition- al diagnostic tests such as endoscopy, radio- graphic examination or diagnostic laparatomy. This Master’s thesis describes specific breed- related gastrointestinal disorders in dogs and cats. The most common gastrointestinal disor- ders are presented (oropharynx, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon and anorectum). Understanding and recognizing breed associations is important for several reasons. Known or suspected associations help guide the clinician in considering a list of reason- able differential diagnoses, and in narrowing down the list of costly or invasive diagnostic tests. Knowledge of breed predispositions as- sists veterinarians in providing advice to pet owners and aspiring pet owners. Although a specific genetic deficiency may not be treat- able, knowledge of underlying pathogenesis may help to develop better therapies, even if nonspecific, thereby improving the patient ́s long-term prognosis.

Keywords

gastrointestinal disorders; breed- related; dog; cat

Hrčak ID:

222256

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/222256

Publication date:

11.6.2017.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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