Immunoproliferative enteropathy in dogs
A chronic inflammatory bowel condition, particularly of Basenjis, where immune cells build up in the gut lining and impair digestion. It causes long-term diarrhoea, weight loss and poor absorption of nutrients.
1 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Immunoproliferative enteropathy, including Basenji. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 12.1 to 12.1 years.
Immunoproliferative enteropathy in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- other condition
- Breeds affected
- 1 of the 155 breeds we track
- Severity (as scored)
- Standard hereditary condition
Plain-English definitions of these terms are on the glossary. On the Breed Health Score, Immunoproliferative enteropathy is weighted as a standard hereditary condition within a breed's overall burden. This describes how our data weights the condition, not a diagnosis.
Breeds commonly associated with Immunoproliferative enteropathy (1), ranked by health score
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Note. Breed associations are compiled from RVC VetCompass / AKC / PDSA and are indicative, not a diagnosis or veterinary advice. Browse all conditions or the breed directory.