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ArticleVeterinary and animal science2024

Diagnostic utility of selected faecal biochemical parameters in the determination of acute diarrhoea and associated defecation stooling characteristics in dogs: An observational study.

Obed D Acheampong, Emmanuel K Ofori, Sherry A M Johnson, Bill C Egyam, Kweku Asare-Dompreh, Seth K Amponsah, Henry Asare-Anane

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Obed D AcheampongDepartment of Chemical Pathology, University of Ghana Medical School, Accra, Ghana.
Emmanuel K OforiDepartment of Chemical Pathology, University of Ghana Medical School, Accra, Ghana.
Sherry A M JohnsonSchool of Veterinary Medicine, College of Basic and Applied Sciences, University of Ghana, Ghana.
Bill C EgyamDepartment of Chemical Pathology, University of Ghana Medical School, Accra, Ghana.
Kweku Asare-DomprehSchool of Veterinary Medicine, College of Basic and Applied Sciences, University of Ghana, Ghana.
Seth K AmponsahDepartment of Medical Pharmacology, University of Ghana Medical School, Accra, Ghana.
Henry Asare-AnaneDepartment of Chemical Pathology, University of Ghana Medical School, Accra, Ghana.

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Diarrhoea, which is a clinical manifestation of various illnesses, is frequently observed in dogs. Regrettably, many dog owners find it difficult to provide comprehensive case histories, primarily because of limited interaction with their canine companions. This study aimed to evaluate the potential of faecal biochemical analytes in detecting and characterizing acute diarrhoea in dogs. Sixty-two domestic dogs were selected using the proportionate stratified sample technique. A structured questionnaire was used to collect demographic and clinical data. Faecal stool specimens from the dogs were obtained using the colon flush technique. The specimens were taken through biochemical analysis to determine urea, creatinine, total bilirubin, total cholesterol, triglycerides, gamma-glutamyl transferase and uric acid levels. Results showed a significant association between the diarrhoea status of the participants and their age, weight, breed, body size, source of last diet, period of inappetence, and other gastrointestinal signs (

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