Evaluation of Oxidative Stress Biomarkers for Diagnosis of Selected Gastrointestinal Diseases of Dogs

Abstract

Gastrointestinal tract is one of the major systems in the body, gastrointestinal diseases are frequently seen conditions. Gastrointestinal affections can be of infectious or non-infectious etiology. Oxidative stress means increase in oxidative biomarkers more than antioxidant biomarkers. This study was performed on a total number of 64 dogs, 42 diseased dog and 22 apparently healthy dogs enrolled as controls. The age ranged between 2 months to 12 years, both genders, and different breeds, all dogs were managed differently in different homes, environment and different diet. Three studies were conducted as follow: 1- Altered Blood Oxidative Stress Biomarkers in Association with Canine Parvovirus Enteritis with total number of 22 dogs. 2- The blood levels of selected oxidative biomarkers and trace minerals in association with gastritis and enteritis of dogs with total number of 25 dogs.