Immunoproliferative Enteropathy in dogs

Species: Dog
Condition: Immunoproliferative Enteropathy
Organ System: Nervous/sensory

Lymphocytic-plasmacytic enteritis (LPE) is a form of inflammatory bowel disease characterized by chronic diarrhoea and vomiting. This disorder may be seen in all dogs however there is a form of it unique to the Basenji called Immunoproliferative enteropathy (IPE). LPE has been associated with parasites, bacterial infection, dietary sensitivities and intestinal cancer, however in many cases the exact cause is unknown. IPE is a hereditary condition. In both cases, your dog will suffer from chronic diarrhoea and vomiting. If left untreated these will lead to weight loss. Your vet will provide medication and advice on diet.

Breeds exposed to Immunoproliferative Enteropathy – Research Reference
Briard Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Miniature Dachshund Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD) & University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Basset Hound Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund – Smooth Haired Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD) & University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Beagle Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund- Long Haired Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD) & University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Shetland Sheepdog Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Shiba Inu Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund – Wire Haired Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD) & University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Briard – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Miniature Dachshund – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD) & University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund – Wire Haired – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD) & University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund – Smooth Haired – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD) & University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund- Long Haired – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD) & University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Basset Hound – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Beagle – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Shetland Sheepdog – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Shiba Inu – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)

Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine

To learn more about Immunoproliferative Enteropathy 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.