Characteristics, Nutritional Recommendations, and Medical Interventions of 58 Dogs With Protein-Losing Enteropathy Presenting to a Veterinary Nutrition Service.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Protein-losing enteropathy (PLE) is a common cause for referral to veterinary nutrition services (VNS). Data are sparse detailing dog presentation, dietary recommendations, and response.

Objective

Describe the characteristics of dogs with PLE presenting to a VNS, dietary interventions, and response to therapy.

Animals

Fifty-eight client-owned dogs with PLE.

Methods

Descriptive retrospective study. Clinical signs and concentrations of albumin, globulin, and cholesterol were compared at initial diagnosis (T0), presentation to VNS (T1), 14-90 days after VNS consultation (T2), and most recent recheck (T3). Diet history and VNS recommendations were categorized by diet form and nutritional characteristics. Continuous variable normality, survival analysis,

SUBMITTER: Margrey C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12457692 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep-Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature