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==Signalment==

==Signalment==

German Shepherd dogs and rough collies are over-represented. In both breeds it is thought to be inherited.  Many other breeds however can also be affected by EPI.

German Shepherd dogs and Rough collies are over-represented. In both breeds it is thought to be inherited.  Many other breeds however can also be affected by EPI.

==Diagnosis==

==Diagnosis==

===History===

===History===

Dogs usually have a history of small bowel diarrhoea with weight loss whilst maintaining a normal or increased appetite. There may be a history of vomiting, borborygmus, Coprohagia and flatulence with signs of abdominal discomfort.

Dogs usually have a history of small bowel diarrhoea with weight loss whilst maintaining a normal or increased appetite. There may be a history of vomiting, borborygmus, coprohagia and flatulence with signs of abdominal discomfort.

===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 hair coat soiled 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 hair coat soiled with fatty faecal material.

===Laboratory Tests===

===Laboratory Tests===