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Pancreatitis in Cats
Inflammation of the pancreas. Chronic form is more common in cats with subtle symptoms. Known to co-occur with IBD and cholangiohepatitis as 'triaditis.'
Vet Supervised
Symptoms
- Loss of appetite
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Lethargy
- Diarrhea
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Causes
- Idiopathic (often unknown cause)
- Infections
- Trauma
- Drug reactions
Diagnosis
1
fPL blood test
2
Ultrasound
3
General blood work
Treatment
- Fluid therapy
- Anti-nausea medication
- Pain management
- Nutritional support (early feeding)
Prognosis
Mild cases have good prognosis, but severe cases or triaditis can be difficult to manage.
Severity: Medium
Prevention
- Proper dietary management
- Obesity prevention
- Regular health checkups
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