Treatment is multifactorial. A diet very low in fat and high in high quality protein is essential. By limiting a dog's fat intake, the amount of intestinal lymph that is formed is reduced which also reduces pressure within these faulty ducts. Less pressure means less lymph leakage and a reduction of symptoms. Diets for dogs with<unk>  should not have more than 20% of their calories coming from fat. Treatment of humans can also involve the use of MCT (medium-chain triglycerides) oil and/or the drug octreotide. In dogs, fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K) should be supplemented. Corticosteroid treatment may be required for life. Antibiotics can be used to treat bacterial overgrowth. With a very low serum albumin, transfusion with blood plasma or an infusion of hetastarch may be necessary to treat the signs until the diet can take effect.<unk>  is rarely cured but can remain in remission for a long time. It can be fatal when unresponsive to treatment.
Lymphangiectasia
Telangiectasia
Vulvar tumors
Varices
Collaural fistula
Anal dysplasia
Cimino fistula
Panniculus