How to Deal with Canine Pancreatitis

Canine pancreatitis usually requires hospitalization and fluid therapy. If the vomiting is severe, the dog needs to be fasting to reduce the stimulation of pancreatic secretion. If the dog has open pancreatitis, where the lung fluid enters the abdominal cavity, surgical treatment is required. During the treatment, the dog should be fasting and abstaining from water for four days to avoid stimulating pancreatic secretion. During the fasting and water abstinence period, glucose saline, vitamins, and inosine intravenous drip can be used. Once the dog's condition improves, try feeding it easily digestible and absorbable food.

1. Treatment Methods

Clinically, canine pancreatitis mainly involves internal medical treatment. The first step is to fasting and abstain from water to reduce the stimulation of pancreatic secretion. Then, the dog needs to be given fluid therapy, energy electrolytes, acid-base balance regulation, and maintenance of microcirculation in the pancreas. At the same time, antibiotics are needed to control infection. symptomatic treatment is also necessary. When the dog is in severe pain or has abdominal pain, painkillers containing meloxicam are used. When the dog vomits severely, it needs to be injected with anti-vomiting drugs. If the dog has open pancreatitis and lung fluid enters the abdominal cavity, surgical treatment is required.

1. Treatment Cycle

If the dog has mild pancreatitis and few complications, it can recover in about a week. If the dog has severe pancreatitis and many complications, the duration cannot be predicted.

1. Precautions During Treatment

During the treatment of pancreatitis, dogs should not be fed foods that are difficult to digest and high in fat. It is recommended to feed the dog prescription cans and prescription dog food, or other mild, low-fat, and easily digestible foods. The principle of eating small meals frequently should be followed during feeding.