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1Institute of Veterinary Clinical Science, Veterinary School, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Section 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei 100, Taiwan.
The Veterinary Record
|December 13, 2016
Summary
Structured exercise programs significantly improved clinical signs in sedentary dogs with chronic diarrhoea. This intervention, combined with prednisolone, reduced the Canine Inflammatory Bowel Disease Activity Index (CIBDAI) scores, particularly impacting body weight.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Canine Health
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Chronic diarrhoea is a common condition in dogs.
- Sedentary lifestyles may exacerbate gastrointestinal issues.
- Prednisolone is a common treatment for canine inflammatory bowel disease.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the efficacy of a structured exercise program in sedentary dogs suffering from chronic diarrhoea.
- To assess the impact of exercise on clinical signs and disease activity.
Main Methods:
- Twenty-two dogs with chronic diarrhoea received prednisolone for 10 weeks.
- After 4 weeks, dogs were divided into an exercise group (n=11) and a control group (n=11).
- The exercise group engaged in low-to-moderate intensity aerobic and resistance training 3-5 days/week for 6 weeks.
Main Results:
- The exercise group showed a significant decrease in Canine Inflammatory Bowel Disease Activity Index (CIBDAI) scores (8.8 to 2.4, P<0.001).
- No significant change in CIBDAI scores was observed in the control group (9.2 to 9.2).
- Body weight was significantly affected by the exercise program (P<0.001).
Conclusions:
- A structured exercise program may positively influence clinical symptoms in sedentary dogs with chronic diarrhoea.
- Exercise, in conjunction with medical treatment, can lead to significant improvements in disease activity.
- Further research into exercise protocols for canine gastrointestinal health is warranted.
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