Introduction
- Poor absorption of nutrients from small intestine.
- Cause : damaged intestinal mucosal function.
- Signs : chronic diarrhea, weight loss, vomiting.
- Diagnosis : laboratory tests, intestinal histopathology.
- Treatment : depends on specific diagnosis.
- Prognosis : guarded.
Diagnosis
Clinical signs
- Poor body/coat condition.
Diagnosis
Differential diagnosis
Sequelae
Prognosis
- Depends on underlying disease.
Expected response to treatment
- Cessation of clinical signs.
- Weight gain.
Reasons for treatment failure
- Underlying causes not treatable.
- Failure to address concurrent bacterial overgrowth.
- Incorrect diagnosis.
Sources
Publications
Refereed papers
- Bissett S A, Gildford W G & Spohr A (1997) Breath hydrogen testing in small animal practice. Comp Cont Ed Pract Vet 19 , 916-931.
- Batt R M (1990) Relationship between diet and malabsorption in dogs. JSAP 31 , 489-493.
- Batt R M & Hall E J (1989) Chronic enteropathies in the dog. JSAP 30 , 3-12.




