Prevalence and characterization of hypoadrenocorticism in dogs with signs of chronic gastrointestinal disease: A multicenter study

Background Dogs with hypoadrenocorticism (HA) frequently show signs of gastrointestinal disease (SGD). The prevalence of dogs presented for chronic SGD with HA is unknown. Objectives The aims of this study were to determine the prevalence of HA in dogs with chronic SGD and to identify clinical and l...

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Published in:Journal of veterinary internal medicine 2020-07, Vol.34 (4), p.1399-1405
Main Authors: Hauck, Christina, Schmitz, Silke S., Burgener, Iwan A., Wehner, Astrid, Neiger, Reto, Kohn, Barbara, Rieker, Thomas, Reese, Sven, Unterer, Stefan
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Summary:Background Dogs with hypoadrenocorticism (HA) frequently show signs of gastrointestinal disease (SGD). The prevalence of dogs presented for chronic SGD with HA is unknown. Objectives The aims of this study were to determine the prevalence of HA in dogs with chronic SGD and to identify clinical and laboratory variables for HA in this population. Animals One hundred fifty‐one dogs with chronic SGD. Methods In this multicentered prevalence study a standardized workup was performed in prospectively enrolled dogs with SGD > 3 weeks duration. Basal serum cortisol concentration was measured in every dog with ACTH stimulation test (ACTHST) if basal serum cortisol concentration was
ISSN:0891-6640
1939-1676