Canine Pancreatitis Symptoms, Blood Vomiting, and Autopsy

Canine pancreatitis can be divided into acute and chronic types. Acute pancreatitis leads to shock, hypothermia, peritonitis, fatty liver necrosis, sepsis, jaundice, acute oliguric renal failure, decreased intestinal motility, hypocalcemia, hyperglycemia, and difficulty breathing. Chronic pancreatitis is characterized by abscesses and cavitation of the pancreas, fibrosis and atrophy of the pancreas, and hepatitis caused by bile duct obstruction.

Causes of Pancreatitis

Obesity: Long-term feeding of high-fat foods can induce acute pancreatitis in dogs. Hyperlipidemia: Hyperlipidemia also easily leads to pancreatitis, especially when the lipid metabolism mechanism is damaged, such as in hypothyroidism and diabetes. Cholangiopathy: Inflammation of the bile ducts can spread to the pancreas and cause pancreatitis. Infectious diseases: Once a dog contracts an infectious disease, pancreatitis can become one of the complications, such as toxoplasmosis and infectious hepatitis. Duodenal reflux: When a dog's intestine is blocked, intense vomiting can cause duodenal fluid or bile to flow backwards into the pancreatic duct and between the pancreas, leading to acute pancreatitis.

Treatment of Pancreatitis

First, we need to determine whether the dog has hemorrhagic necrotic pancreatitis or edematous pancreatitis. If it is hemorrhagic necrotic pancreatitis, the dog will be very painful and the mortality rate is high. We can only alleviate its pain and carry out anti-inflammatory and hemostatic procedures. Edematous pancreatitis usually requires a fasting period and anti-inflammatory treatment, and recovery can take about a week.

Pancreatitis Diet

When a dog has pancreatitis, its diet structure can be adjusted appropriately. The main principle is to reduce excessive fat intake and consider feeding low-fat and easily digestible foods, such as low-fat prescription diets and chicken breasts. It is also recommended to reduce the intake of spicy foods, such as barbecued human foods.