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The diffuse form of EE is seen in the dog, cat and horse; it is described as idiopathic but the aetiology has been suggested to be a hypersensitivity reaction. In this form of the condition, recurrent episodes of diarrhoea with tissue and circulatory eosinophilia occurs, with a heavy infiltrate of eosinophils present histologically in all layers of the stomach and intestines.

The diffuse form of EE is seen in the dog, cat and horse; it is described as idiopathic but the aetiology has been suggested to be a hypersensitivity reaction. In this form of the condition, recurrent episodes of diarrhoea with tissue and circulatory eosinophilia occurs, with a heavy infiltrate of eosinophils present histologically in all layers of the stomach and intestines.

There is a predilection for diffuse EE in:  

There is a predilection for diffuse EE in:

*German Shepherd Dogs

Image:GermanShep.jpg|'''German Shepherd (Alsatian)'''<p><small>( © Ellen Levy Finch WikiMedia Commons)</small>

==Clinical Signs==

==Clinical Signs==

==Treatment==

==Treatment==

Anti-parasiticide (Fenbendazole) treatment may be given due to the possible endoparasitism or dietary sensitivity. Dietary modification is required with a chamge to a hypoallergenic diet.

Anti-parasiticide (Fenbendazole) treatment may be given due to the possible endoparasitism or dietary sensitivity. Dietary modification is required with a change to a hypoallergenic diet.

Immunosuppressive therapy may also be required.

Immunosuppressive therapy may also be required.

*Nelson, R.W. and Couto, C.G. (2009) '''Small Animal Internal Medicine (Fourth Edition)''' ''Mosby Elsevier''.

*Nelson, R.W. and Couto, C.G. (2009) '''Small Animal Internal Medicine (Fourth Edition)''' ''Mosby Elsevier''.

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