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Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency - Dog (view source)
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==signalment==
EPI is most common in the dog, German Shepherd dogs and rough collies are over-represented. Many other breeds however can also be affected by EPI.
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==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
===History===
===History===
===Clinical signs===
===Clinical signs===
Weight loss and muscle wastage are usually seen in assosiation with EPI.Diarrhoea and steatorrhoea are also common. Hair coat is often in a poor condition and animals may be associated with a foul smell due to haircoat soiling with fatty faecal material.
Weight loss and muscle wastage are usually seen in assosiation with EPI.Diarrhoea and steatorrhoea are also common. Hair coat is often in a poor condition and animals may be associated with a foul smell due to haircoat soiled with fatty faecal material.
===Laboratory Tests===
===Laboratory Tests===