Basic Knowledge of Canine Chronic Enteropathy and Chronic Gastrointestinal disease

Differential diagnoses for chronic gastrointestinal signs include a wide range of diseases, which can be broadly categorized into gastrointestinal and extra-gastrointestinal conditions. Gastrointestinal diseases can be further subdivided based on their anatomical location—stomach, small intestine, or large intestine. In contrast, extra-gastrointestinal diseases encompass abdominal conditions such as kidney, hepatobiliary, and pancreatic diseases, as well as endocrine disorders. 
Fundamental aspects of chronic enteropathy and chronic gastrointestinal diseases in dogs will be discussed in this lecture. A downloadable material about the diagnostic workflow for chronic enteropathy of dogs is available for easy review on this topic. A leaflet for pet owners on this topic is also available for your easy communication with pet owners.