Chronic intestinal inflammation in dogs – so-called IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease)
Are you familiar with these symptoms in your dog?
- watery diarrhea
- Frequent bowel movements, up to 10 times per day
- bloody, slimy feces
- loud bowel sounds, rumbling
- Refusal of food
- frequent vomiting
- weight loss
These symptoms occur in bursts Often, the intervals between episodes become shorter and shorter, and for many dogs and their owners, this develops into a permanent condition.
If symptoms recur, the veterinarian will often recommend... Suspected diagnosis : Diagnosis: Chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) (Inflammatory Bowel Disease).
Unfortunately, the Diagnosing IBD is difficult, Stool examinations, blood tests and endoscopic examinations of the intestine are necessary.
Successfully treating IBD is even more difficult:
It is now known that an overactive immune system is a cause of IBD. In many cases, anti-inflammatory medications such as cortisone, cyclosporine A, azathioprine, etc., are used without a reliable IBD diagnosis, which only provides temporary improvement. Antibiotics further damage the already compromised gut flora.
Which dogs are particularly prone to developing IBD?
- Working/herding dogs that are not sufficiently exercised in terms of work
- Miniature lap dogs that are very close to humans
- Traumatized dogs: e.g., separation of owners, stays in animal shelters, dogs from abroad, very anxious and fearful dogs
IBD cannot be cured.
Through consistent cooperation between owner and veterinarian, the burden of IBD can be controlled so that both dog and owner can live with it:
1. A definitive diagnosis the disease,
2. Intensive consultation about nutrition (not just giving a diet food)
3. A integrative treatment of the disease; integrative means only absolutely necessary conventional medical medications and the targeted administration of alternative medications and dietary supplements, autologous blood treatments to regulate the immune system.
Yours sincerely, Dr. Horst-Dieter Krause