New, Simple Diagnostic Tool for Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in Dogs and Cats

ChronicChronic refers to a condition or disease that is long-lasting or permanent. Chronic diseases often develop slowly and can lead to persistent or recurring health problems over time. diseases of the gastrointestinalGastrointestinal refers to the gastrointestinal tract, a system that extends from the oral cavity to the anus and is responsible for the digestion of food and the absorption of nutrients. tract are not uncommon in dogs and cats, and diagnosisA diagnosis is the identification of a disease or condition by its symptoms and/or results from diagnostic tests. It is the first step in the management and treatment of patients. and therapyTherapy refers to the treatment of diseases or disorders with the aim of alleviating symptoms, promoting healing, or improving quality of life. Therapies can be medicinal, surgical, or through other medical interventions. are often lengthy. These diseases include IBD, the diagnosisA diagnosis is the identification of a disease or condition by its symptoms and/or results from diagnostic tests. It is the first step in the management and treatment of patients. of which is difficult and complex.

• As a rule, various tests are carried out to confirm or rule out parasites, infections, or Tumors as the cause.
• EndoscopyEndoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that uses an endoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a light source and a camera at the end) to examine and visualize the inside of the body, often for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. and tissue samples under general anesthesia are the next steps.
• Diagnostic abdominalThe term “abdominal” refers to anything that concerns the belly or the abdomen. It is an adjectival expression used to describe the location, symptoms, or conditions that occur in the abdominal area. surgery to obtain a tissue sample and a clear diagnosisA diagnosis is the identification of a disease or condition by its symptoms and/or results from diagnostic tests. It is the first step in the management and treatment of patients. has so far been indicated in rare cases.

For cost reasons, therapyTherapy refers to the treatment of diseases or disorders with the aim of alleviating symptoms, promoting healing, or improving quality of life. Therapies can be medicinal, surgical, or through other medical interventions. often takes place without an exact diagnosisA diagnosis is the identification of a disease or condition by its symptoms and/or results from diagnostic tests. It is the first step in the management and treatment of patients. being made.

The veterinarians of the VCA team (https://vcahospitals.com/) started a series of investigations in which 3 blood tests, as they are used in humans for the diagnosisA diagnosis is the identification of a disease or condition by its symptoms and/or results from diagnostic tests. It is the first step in the management and treatment of patients. of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), were compared with the results of tissue samples.

The investigations were carried out on 157 dogs with IBD, 24 dogs with other types of gastrointestinalGastrointestinal refers to the gastrointestinal tract, a system that extends from the oral cavity to the anus and is responsible for the digestion of food and the absorption of nutrients. diseases and 33 healthy dogs over a period of up to 3 months during treatment and follow-up examinations.

The content of three special proteins was determined in the blood samples, which are closely related to specific disease processes of the gastrointestinalGastrointestinal refers to the gastrointestinal tract, a system that extends from the oral cavity to the anus and is responsible for the digestion of food and the absorption of nutrients. tract. The research results were published in the Journal of Veterinary Internal MedicineInternal medicine is a medical specialty that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the internal organs. Internists treat a wide range of diseases that primarily affect adults..

The study results showed that, based on the proteinProteins are large molecules made up of amino acids and play an essential role in almost all biological processes. They are necessary for building body tissue, the function of the immune system, and as enzymes for metabolic reactions. concentrations of these 3 proteins, an exact differentiation was possible between dogs with IntestinalIntestinal refers to the intestine, the part of the digestive tract that extends from the stomach to the anus. Intestinal diseases affect the small and/or large intestine. Bowel Disease, IBD (highest proteinProteins are large molecules made up of amino acids and play an essential role in almost all biological processes. They are necessary for building body tissue, the function of the immune system, and as enzymes for metabolic reactions. content), dogs with other gastrointestinalGastrointestinal refers to the gastrointestinal tract, a system that extends from the oral cavity to the anus and is responsible for the digestion of food and the absorption of nutrients. diseases and healthy dogs (lowest proteinProteins are large molecules made up of amino acids and play an essential role in almost all biological processes. They are necessary for building body tissue, the function of the immune system, and as enzymes for metabolic reactions. content).

Under the treatment and improvement of the symptoms, an alignment of the proteinProteins are large molecules made up of amino acids and play an essential role in almost all biological processes. They are necessary for building body tissue, the function of the immune system, and as enzymes for metabolic reactions. concentration to healthy dogs could be demonstrated.

This simple blood testA blood test is a laboratory procedure in which blood is drawn and analyzed to obtain information about the body’s health. It can include various parameters such as blood sugar, blood count, liver and kidney values. enables veterinarians to make a more accurate and cost-effective diagnosisA diagnosis is the identification of a disease or condition by its symptoms and/or results from diagnostic tests. It is the first step in the management and treatment of patients. with regard to IBD and to rule it out as the cause of chronicChronic refers to a condition or disease that is long-lasting or permanent. Chronic diseases often develop slowly and can lead to persistent or recurring health problems over time. gastrointestinalGastrointestinal refers to the gastrointestinal tract, a system that extends from the oral cavity to the anus and is responsible for the digestion of food and the absorption of nutrients. problems. Further investigations are intended to check the success of the therapyTherapy refers to the treatment of diseases or disorders with the aim of alleviating symptoms, promoting healing, or improving quality of life. Therapies can be medicinal, surgical, or through other medical interventions. using this test.

The new serumSerum is the liquid part of the blood that remains after coagulation. It does not contain blood cells or coagulation factors, but many other proteins, antibody and electrolytes. Serum is used in diagnostics for a variety of blood tests. diagnostic tool is already available to veterinarians and is an excellent example of a quick path from new knowledge to new practice.

Source:
Philip J. Bergman, DVM, MS, PhD, Diplomate ACVIM (OncologyOncology is the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and research of cancer. In veterinary medicine, this includes the treatment of cancers in animals.) is the Director of Clinical Studies at VCA. The research results were published in the Journal of Veterinary Internal MedicineInternal medicine is a medical specialty that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the internal organs. Internists treat a wide range of diseases that primarily affect adults. in June 2021.