Enteritis crónica linfoplasmocitaria en un canino hembra de raza Pitbull terrier.

Abstract

Chronic intestinal disease in canines is an idiopathic disease commonly encountered in small animal medicine, it is classified according to the type of cellular infiltrate that is present in the gastrointestinal tract. Chronic lymphoplasmacytic enteritis (CPEL) in canines is associated with an exaggerated response of the digestive immune system, presenting more common clinical signs such as vomiting and chronic diarrhea. Gastrointestinal problems in patients can generate risks that affect quality of life, and it is important to know the appropriate pharmacological and dietary treatment for these types of disorders. The objective of this work is to present the case of an eleven-month-old canine of the Pitbull terrier breed, which has consequently presented several episodes of vomiting and diarrhea, undergoing an endoscopy, biopsy and histopathology examination with which it was diagnosed with Enteritis. Chronic lymphoplasmacytic. The respective pharmacological treatment and adequate diet are carried out for a favorable development in the patient.