Feline Pancreatitis Treatment

The success rate of treating feline pancreatitis is usually relatively high. First, imaging examinations such as B-ultrasound and CT are recommended to check whether there are lesions in the pancreas and bile duct. If lesions are found, surgical treatment is required. The conventional treatment for pancreatitis is fluid therapy, which replenishes the water and energy lost by the cat due to vomiting and diarrhea. Then, combined with pain relievers, anti-inflammatory drugs, and antibiotics. If the condition is severe, blood transfusion therapy is also needed. During treatment, cats should be fed a light diet and attention should be paid to controlling complications such as liver and kidney damage.

Treatment Cycle and Cure Rate

Pancreatitis is a common internal medicine disease in cats. The treatment cycle usually lasts for about 7-10 days, with some variation due to individual factors. If the disease is detected early and the condition is mild, the treatment success rate is quite high, reaching approximately 70%-80%.

Treatment Methods

For the treatment of feline pancreatitis, it is recommended to undergo B-ultrasound and CT imaging examinations to observe whether there are lesions in the pancreas and common bile duct, and whether surgical treatment is needed. If there are no lesions, conventional clinical treatment can be adopted.

First, cats should be fasting and deprived of water, then undergo fluid therapy to replenish nutrients and water. Meanwhile, pain relievers and antibiotics should be used to prevent bacterial secondary infection in the intestine. If the condition of the cat is very severe, blood transfusion may be needed.

Precautions During Treatment

During the treatment of pancreatitis, attention should be paid to fasting cats, avoiding meat foods, and feeding low-fat easily digestible foods or cans. At the same time, it is necessary to control complications because late-stage pancreatitis may also cause damage to liver and kidney function.