Use of octreotide for the treatment of protein‐losing enteropathy in dogs: Retrospective study of 18 cases
Sara A. Jablonski,
Allison S. W. Mazepa,
M. Katherine Tolbert
Abstract:BackgroundMore than 50% of dogs with protein‐losing enteropathy (PLE) fail to respond to standard therapies. Octreotide, a somatostatin analogue, is used in cases of intestinal lymphangiectasia (IL) in humans with some success.ObjectivesDescribe the use of octreotide in dogs with PLE including reason for and details of prescription, adverse effects, and apparent response.AnimalsEighteen dogs with PLE, 13 with histopathology available. Ninety‐two percent (12/13) had IL diagnosed on biopsy. All 13 dogs had intes… Show more
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