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Deficiency of bile salts causing steatorrhoea and weight loss in two dogs
Author(s) -
Simpson J. W.,
Broek A.
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
journal of small animal practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.7
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1748-5827
pISSN - 0022-4510
DOI - 10.1111/j.1748-5827.1989.tb01475.x
Subject(s) - medicine , gastroenterology , weight loss , steatorrhea , body weight , obesity
Two dogs were presented with chronic diarrhoea, weight loss and skin problems. In each case investigation revealed persistent steatorrhoea due to a failure in fat digestion and absorption which was associated with a bile salt deficiency. Replacement therapy resulted in a significant improvement in the condition of each dog.