Gluten enteropathy, or gluten-sensitive enteropathy is a condition in which your dog's small intestine is sensitive or intolerant to gluten, the protein portion of wheat. It is most common in Irish Setters.

Your dog will fail to gain or may lose weight. Your dog will also suffer from chronic diarrhea and often gas. His stomach may appear bloated and painful. Symptoms usually begin around the age of six months.

It is suspected that this condition is inherited.

Gluten enteropathy can be diagnosed through blood work and analyzing your dog's stool sample.

Gluten-free dog food is available for dogs with this disorder.

Since gluten enteropathy is inherited, afflicted dogs should not be bred, nor should you acquire a dog with a family history of this condition.

No, you cannot contract gluten enteropathy from your dog.