Center for Canine Protein-Losing Enteropathy
Our Mission
At the Center for Canine Protein-Losing Enteropathy (CCPLE), we are dedicated to improving the lives of dogs affected by protein-losing enteropathy (PLE) through comprehensive support, education, and research. Our mission encompasses these three core pillars:
Education
We provide accessible, evidence-based information about canine protein-losing enteropathy to both pet owners and veterinary professionals. Through our educational resources, we empower families to better understand their dog’s condition and help veterinarians stay current with the latest diagnostic and treatment approaches.
Support
We support pet owners navigating this challenging diagnosis, as well as veterinarians seeking additional expertise, by providing educational resources on protein-losing enteropathy. Our goal is to help bridge the knowledge gap between specialists and general practitioners, so that every dog can receive the most appropriate care possible, regardless of location or resources.
Research Advocacy
We are dedicated researchers who both lead independent clinical studies and contribute as collaborators to research initiatives across the field of canine PLE. We bring our scientific knowledge and research insights directly to CCPLE, ensuring that the latest discoveries and advancements inform our educational materials. As we grow, we aim to establish our own research initiatives at CCPLE to further advance understanding and prevention and treatment of PLE.
Together, we envision a future where canine PLE is better understood, more effectively treated, and where every affected dog and their family has access to the knowledge and support they need.
About Us
Sara Jablonski, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
Founder, Center for Canine Protein-Losing Enteropathy
Associate Professor, Internal Medicine, Michigan State University, College of Veterinary Medicine
Sara Jablonski received her DVM, PhD, and completed her small animal internal medicine residency at Colorado State University. She is currently an associate professor at Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Jablonski’s research efforts are dedicated toward improving the quality of life and outcomes of dogs with protein-losing enteropathy (PLE) syndrome. Dr. Jablonski studies the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of PLE syndrome. Her career goals are to contribute toward prevention of PLE in susceptible dogs and to improve the survival rate of dogs with PLE.
Katie Tolbert, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition, SAIM), Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionist®
Director & Associate Professor of Veterinary Nutrition at Texas A&M University, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Dr. Katie Tolbert completed her small animal internal medicine residency and Ph.D. at North Carolina State University and an alternate-track residency in small animal nutrition at the University of Tennessee. She is an associate professor in the Gastrointestinal Laboratory at Texas A&M University and is a member of the Dog Aging Project consortium. Her clinical interests and research program are focused on the treatment of acute and chronic gastrointestinal diseases in dogs and cats, and she has a specific clinical and research interest and expertise in canine protein-losing enteropathy. Her accomplishments include the 2018 Zoetis Award for Veterinary Research Excellence and she has authored or co-authored more than 100 peer-reviewed publications.
Resources
PLE Clinical Trials Information