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Canine Lympho Plasmacytic Enteritis

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Lymphoplasmacytic enteritis, is a type of inflammatory bowel disorder where  the white blood cells with a role in the immune system infiltrate the walls of the intestine in large numbers. Even in normal bowel some of these cells are always present. Hypersensitivity to dietary factors is believed to play a role but the cause is still unclear. In some severe cases there appears to be a progression to lymphosarcoma (tumour of white blood cells in the tissues). Medical treatment is usually based on corticosteroid therapy which suppresses the activity of these cells to a certain degree.  Some unresponsive cases are treated with azathioprine which is a strong immunosuppressive drug but this would not be a first option. Controlling the dog's food intake with a hypoallergenic and low residue diet helps in some cases.  German Shepherds may be predisposed to lymphocytic-plasmacytic enteritis.

 
Irritable Bowel Disease
 Inflammatory Bowel Disease
 Canine Lymphocytic-Plasmacytic Gastroenteritis
 A Grading System for Lymphoplasmacytic Gastroenteritis

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The above information is simply informational. It's intent is not to replace the advice of a veterinarian nor to assist you in making a diagnosis of your pet. Please consult with your own veterinarian for confirmation of any diagnosis. Your pets life may depend on it.