Pancreatitis in Dog 🐕

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                Today we will discuss .....

 pancreas is a vital organ that lies on the right side of the abdomen adjacent to the stomach. 

The pancreas produces enzymes to assist in food digestion and hormones such as insulin, which regulates blood sugar .
Pancreatitis:-

"An Inflammation of Pancreas is known as Pancreatitis"

Causes of Pancreatitis:-

(1) The exact cause of pancreatitis is not known

(2) May be triggered in some cases by a fatty meal or corticosteroid administration.

many cases it appears to occur spontaneously

Symptoms Of Pancreatitis:-

The most common clinical signs include    

          (1) Vomiting

           (2) Fever  

          (3)Diarrhea

 (4) Abdominal pain
 (Hunched back posture)

    Diagnosis of Pancreatitis:-

1.Laboratory tests usually an elevated WBC.

2.cPLI test (specific test of Pancreatitis)

Treatment (Rx) of Pancreatitis :-

(1)  'Resting' the pancreas and allowing the body to heal itself. 

(2) Fluid therepy (Normal saline ,RL etc.)

     (3) NSAIDs, Antibiotics