Species: Dog
Condition: Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
Organ System: Respiratory
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is characterized by chronic diarrhoea and consequent malnourishment (leading to a failure to put on weight or even weight loss). The condition is caused by an increase in the number of bacteria in the small intestine. In German Shepherds this is thought to be due to deficiency in Immunoglobulin A (IgA) is a form of protein vital for protecting the skin, and the respiratory, digestive and reproductive tracts. In other breeds the exact cause is unknown. This disorder can not be cured but it can be managed. Your vet will prescribe medication and will provide advice on your dog’s diet.
Breeds exposed to Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth – Research Reference
Boston Terrier Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Lhasa Apso Cross – (Hall 2000)
“Maltese Cross – (Bellinger et al. 1990
Boxer Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
“Shih Tzu Cross – (Bellinger et al. 1990
Pekingese Cross – (Hall 2000)
Boston Terrier – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Boxer – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
British Bulldog – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
British Bulldog Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Lhasa Apso – (Hall 2000)
Pekingese – (Hall 2000)
“Maltese – (Bellinger et al. 1990
“Shih Tzu – (Bellinger et al. 1990
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
To learn more about Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth or any other condition we invite you to search this website. Even better, pick up the phone and call your vet. Your vet knows your pet better than anyone else and is a fountain of information.
This information is accurate as at May 2014 and is subject to change without notice.
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