Inflammatory bowel disease can be a challenging disease to diagnose, involving many different tests and treatment trials. Frustration levels can run high!

In this episode I dive into:

• What IBD in dogs actually is - the body’s own immune system over-reacting to what is going on in the gut causing inflammation
• The common symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease
• The challenge of making a diagnosis, which can include: blood samples, stool sample testing, medication trial, diet trials, ultrasound, and intestinal biopsy
• Other diseases that may need to be considered (especially in Marley’s case with straining and greasy stools
• The importance of clear communication and option of referral

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