What is gluten-sensitive enteropathy?
This is a disorder of the small intestine that results from a sensitivity or intolerance to gluten, the protein part of wheat. There are many similarities to celiac disease in people, although the intestinal damage and clinical signs are less severe in dogs. Gluten-sensitve enteropathy is controlled by feeding a gluten-free diet. How is gluten-sensitive enteropathy inherited? unknown What breeds are affected by gluten-sensitive enteropathy? Irish setter For many breeds and many disorders, the studies to determine the mode of inheritance or the frequency in the breed have not been carried out, or are inconclusive. We have listed breeds for which there is a consensus among those investigating in this field and among veterinary practitioners, that the condition is significant in this breed. What does gluten-sensitive enteropathy mean to your dog & you? Signs of this disorder are usually apparent by about 6 months of age. Affected dogs fail to gain weight normally or start losing weight, a
