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Pancreatitis digest food. With cases of pancreatitis, the digestive enzymes are risk factors include high fat diets, obesity, diabetes mellitus, prior
activated prematurely in the pancreas, which results in digestion gastrointestinal diseases, and certain medications (including
of the pancreas itself. The digestive enzymes can also leak into diuretics, chemotherapeutics, and anti-seizure medications).
the abdomen, where they can cause damage to other organs, Treatment of pancreatitis depends on the severity of
including the liver and kidneys. If pancreatitis enters a chronic symptoms. Many affected animals will be treated with
stage, irreversible changes can affect pancreatic endocrine analgesics to help control pain and with intravenous fluids
function, resulting in diabetes mellitus. to help maintain normal hydration. Additionally, anti-emetic
The symptoms of pancreatitis can vary in severity, depending medications may be administered to help control vomiting.
on the extent of damage. The most common symptoms are Antibiotics are used in certain circumstances. Usually, food
anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and abdominal pain. is restricted temporarily and then slowly re-introduced once
Diagnosing pancreatitis in cats can be more difficult than in dogs. vomiting has been controlled.
Vomiting occurs in up to 90 percent of dogs with pancreatitis The prognosis for pancreatitis depends on its severity. In
but in only 35 percent of cats. Abdominal pain occurs in up to mild forms of acute pancreatitis, with aggressive treatment, the
60 percent of dogs but in only 25 percent of cats. The symptoms prognosis is usually good. Most animals recover without any
of pancreatitis also overlap with other abdominal diseases, permanent pancreatic damage. However, in cases of severe or
Pancreatitis, or inflammation of the pancreas, can be including acute gastroenteritis, gastrointestinal obstruction, repeated pancreatitis, the prognosis can be guarded, even with
described as acute or chronic. Acute pancreatitis results in and inflammatory bowel disease. Miniature schnauzers are aggressive therapy.
sudden clinical symptoms without any permanent changes to predisposed to pancreatitis, as they commonly have altered fat Prevention of pancreatitis may include weight reduction
the pancreas. With chronic pancreatitis, persistent inflammation metabolism. if an animal is obese or providing a fat-restricted diet, as well
causes irreversible changes to the pancreas and possibly Oftentimes a diagnosis of pancreatitis involves utilizing as avoiding certain medications. However, as many cases of
permanent damage to pancreatic function. more than one diagnostic modality. A combination of pancreatitis have an unknown cause, preventative measures are
The pancreas is located on the right side of the abdomen physical examination findings, abdominal imaging (including not always effective at avoiding pancreatitis.
adjacent to the stomach and duodenum. The pancreas serves radiographs and/or ultrasound), and a variety of blood tests Established in 1981, Palm City Animal Medical Center is
two main functions: exocrine functions and endocrine functions. may be needed for a diagnosis. Physical examination findings dedicated to providing the best possible care for your pets. With
Its exocrine function consists of secreting digestive enzymes to may include abdominal pain or fever. Blood tests may show focuses on compassionate care in surgery, physical therapy and
help break down food; its endocrine function includes secretion an elevated white blood cell count or elevations of pancreatic rehabilitation, preventative medicine, extensive diagnostics, and
of insulin to help regulate blood sugar. The exocrine function of enzymes. Abdominal imaging may show evidence of pancreatic emergency service, Palm City Animal Medical Center combines
the pancreas is the concern during acute pancreatitis. Normally, inflammation. Some animals may not show abnormalities on exceptional medical care with a caring philosophy for pets and
pancreatic enzymes are produced in an inactive state, travelling these tests, and a presumptive diagnosis is made based on their owners. For more information, call (772) 283-0920, visit
from the pancreas through the pancreatic duct to the duodenum. clinical symptoms and medical history. www.palmcityanimalmedicalcenter.com or find us on Facebook
In the duodenum, the enzymes are activated and they begin to The cause of acute pancreatitis is usually unknown. Some at www.facebook.com/PalmCityAnimalClinic.

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