Gluten-sensitive enteropathy(GSE)
Also known as: Glutensensitive Enteropathie · Gluten-sensitive enteropathy of Irish Setters · Zöliakie beim Hund · Gluteninduzierte Enteropathie · Canine gluten-sensitive enteropathy · …
Overview
What it is
Gluten-sensitive enteropathy is an inherited condition where the dog's immune system reacts abnormally to gluten, a protein found in certain grains. This reaction causes chronic inflammation and damage to the lining of the small intestine, which is the organ responsible for absorbing nutrients. Over time, this damage prevents the gut from properly absorbing essential vitamins and minerals from food.
How it presents
Symptoms typically become noticeable around six months of age. Owners will usually observe chronic diarrhea, frequent vomiting, and a failure to gain weight or general weight loss.
Treatment
The condition is highly manageable through a lifelong, strictly gluten-free diet. Managing this condition, including diagnostic testing and specialized food, typically costs between 1,500 and 5,000 EUR.
How it's tested
Anti-Gliadin-Antikörper-Test(AGA-Test)
Primary testClinical examNachweis von spezifischen IgA- und IgG-Antikörpern gegen Gliadin im Blutserum zur Diagnose einer glutenbedingten Enteropathie oder glutenassoziierten Erkrankung.
Issuing body: vet
Result scheme: Clear/Carrier/Affected
Darmbiopsie und Gluten-Eliminationsdiät(GSE-Diagnostik)
Primary testClinical examDie Diagnose wird durch eine histopathologische Untersuchung von Dünndarmbiopsien (Nachweis von Zottenatrophie) und das Ansprechen auf eine glutenfreie Eliminationsdiät gesichert.
Issuing body: vet
Result scheme: Clear/Carrier/Affected
Affected breeds
1 of 1 breeds
Treatment cost
Estimated range of typical treatment cost. Actual cost depends on severity, clinic and region.
Frequently asked
What is Gluten-sensitive enteropathy?
Gluten-sensitive enteropathy is an inherited condition where the dog's immune system reacts abnormally to gluten, a protein found in certain grains. This reaction causes chronic inflammation and damage to the lining of the small intestine, which is the organ responsible for absorbing nutrients. Over time, this damage prevents the gut from properly absorbing essential vitamins and minerals from food.
How is Gluten-sensitive enteropathy tested?
Tests currently in our database: Anti-Gliadin-Antikörper-Test, Darmbiopsie und Gluten-Eliminationsdiät.
Which breeds are most affected?
Most commonly affected: Irish Red Setter.