Another item making the rounds of pet oriented websites and newsgroups is a rumor that the commonly used veterinary antibiotic Baytril has been linked to blindness in some dogs. No substantiation of these reports has been forthcoming, and a statement from the drug manufacturer Bayer indicates that they are aware of the reports, and are investigating the matter. To date, there has been no confirmation of any link between vision loss and the use of Baytril in dogs. IBD is actually a constellation of different conditions that have inflammation of the lining of the intestinal tract in common. The diseases are differentiated based on the type of inflammatory cell present in the bowel lining and the location of disease within the gastro-intestinal tract.
Diagnosis is based on biopsies of the intestinal tract lining.
IBD can be quite severe, resulting in marked weight loss and general deterioration of body condition. Treating IBD can be complex. The mainstay of IBD treatment is prednisone. This corticosteroid is used for its anti-inflammatory effect. Please remember that chronic vomiting and diarrhea are often signs of serious disease, and should be evaluated by your family veterinarian at the first opportunity.