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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. |
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| ==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. |
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| ===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. |
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| ===Laboratory Tests=== | | ===Laboratory Tests=== |