Pancreatic Disease

Question 1

Possible aetiologies of EPI

Answer 1

1. Secondary to chronic pancreatitis (most common in cats)
2. Pancreatic acing atrophy (most common in dogs)
3. Pancreatic duct obstruction
4. Pancreatic aplasia/hypoplasia (rare)

Question 2

How much of the exocirine pancreas must be lost before clinical EPI will become apparent?

Answer 2

90%

Question 3

What side effect has been reported with pancreatic enzyme supplementation in dogs with EPI?

Answer 3

Oral bleeding