AN EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DIM ETHICONE IN FUNCTIONAL DISEASES OF THE GASTROINTESTINAL-TRACT IN DOGS

Seventy one dogs with an history of inflammatory gastro-intestinal tra ct disease and/or of flatulence related signs, were included in a cont rolled study comparing the effectiveness of dimethicone and aluminium phosphate in the relief of their symptoms. Dimethicone was as effectiv e as aluminium phosphate in relieving the symptoms related to the infl ammatory diseases (gastritis, oesophagitis, gastro-enteritis). Dimethi cone was significantly more effective in relieving those clinical sign s directly related to gaseous accumulations (gas expelling, distension , borborygmus). The development for veterinary use of a suitable dosag e form of dimethicone provided a usefull and safe means for helping or al administration of dogs of different sizes.