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REDEFINITION OF CANINE CHRONIC ENTEROPATHY.
Canine Chronic Enteropathies (CE) are gastrointestinal issues reported in 1-2% of cases in referral hospitals, although these values are likely to be underestimated.
They usually refer to a chronic (3+ weeks) or recurrent gastrointestinal clinical signs, such as vomiting and diarrhea among many others.

Food-responsive enteropathies account for the majority of CEs in dogs, ranging from 50 to 65% of cases.
Food-responsive enteropathies account for the majority of CEs in dogs, ranging from 50 to 65% of cases.

Current classification
Refers to clinical response to treatment as food-responsive enteropathies (FREs), antibiotic-responsive enteropathies (AREs), immunosuppressant responsive enteropathies (IREs) and non-responsive or refractory enteropathies (NREs). An additional group of CEs named protein-losing enteropathies (PLEs) refers to all CEs that result in hypoalbuminemia.
Suggested reclassification
The role of gut microbiota: Alterations in the gut microbiota composition and function (dysbiosis) are associated with canine CEs. Minimizing antibiotic usage: replacement of AREs by a category that encompasses all methods of modulation of the intestinal microbiota (microbiota-related modulation-responsive enteropathy - MrMRE). Highlight the importance of dietary changes in diagnosing and treating digestive disorders.

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DIETARY MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC ENTEROPATHIES IN DOGS.

Nutritional support
Hydrolyzed proteins: help reduce immunogenicity and have beneficial effects on the gut microbiota.
Low-fat: improved digestive function and overall comfort for dogs. Nutritional management when a fat-restricted diet is needed (hyperlipidemia or lymphangiectasia).

Quality over quantity
Highly digestible diets: crucial for compromised GI function to ensure proper nutrient absorption, especially protein and fat.
Limited ingredient diets: easier to identify and eliminate potential allergens or intolerances.

Restoring gut microbiota
Prebiotics: non-viable substrates that serve as nutrients for beneficial microorganisms. They impact the composition of bacterial communities as well as microbial metabolic activities, including the synthesis of SCFAs.
Supplementation of Vitamin B12: 
hypocobalaminemia is common in dogs with CE, which can lead to metabolic issues and increase the risk of death.

Long-term clinical remission in dogs with CE.

Hydrolyzed fish protein as a sole protein source minimizes the risk of adverse reactions.

Increase and normalize serum concentrations of cobalamin and folate in dogs with CE.

Support clinical recovery and remission in dogs with PLE.