Dataset Information

Frequency of signs of chronic gastrointestinal disease in dogs after an episode of acute hemorrhagic diarrhea.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acute enteropathy is a trigger of chronic gastrointestinal (GI) disease in humans.

Objective

To report the prevalence of and explore possible risk factors for signs of chronic GI disease in dogs after an episode of acute hemorrhagic diarrhea (AHD).

Animals

One hundred and fifty-one dogs, 80 dogs with a historical diagnosis of AHD, 71 control dogs with no history of AHD.

Methods

In this retrospective longitudinal study, data were collected from dogs with a historical diagnosis of AHD and healthy controls matched by breed, age and sex, aged between 1 year and 15 years of age, for which a follow-up of at least 12 months after enrolment was available. Dog owners responded to a questionnaire to determine the history of signs of chronic GI disease.