Pathological conditions: Pancreatitis

Question 1

What is pancratitis?

Answer 1

Inflammation of the pancreas. It can be chronic or acute with different degrees of severity.

Question 2

What are the causes of pancreatitis?

Answer 2

usually idiopathic (unknown) but possible reasons include eating trash / inappropriate food / large amount of table scraps.

Question 3

What dog breeds have a higher chance of pancreatitis?

Answer 3

Miniature Schnauzers, Yorkshire Terriers, Cocker Spaniels, Dachshunds, Poodles, sled dogs, or other breeds

Question 4

What is a pancreas?

Answer 4

• a digestive organ that secretes digestive juices into the small intestine to aid in nutrient break down and absorption
• secretes hormones like insulin 胰島素
  and glucagon 胰高血糖素, which are responsible for blood glucose levels.

Question 5

What are the 5 symptoms of pancreatitis?

Answer 5

DAVED

diarrhea
abdominal pain
vomiting
eating disorders
dehydration

These combined with a history of dietary abnormalities typically result in pancreatitis.

Question 6

Can we massage a dog with pancreatitis or that is being treated with the disease?

Answer 6

no

Question 7

How to prevent pancreatitis?

Answer 7

avoid fatty foods