Pancreatitis Definition. Pancreatitis is an inflammatory disease of the pancreas that can be either acute or chronic, and mild or severe. Severe pancreatitis is often associated with pancreatic necrosis, multiple systemic complications and a poor prognosis. Incidence/Prevalence. The true prevalence of pancreatitis in dogs is unknown. Signs. Clinical signs of pancreatitis are nonspecific in dogs, with the most commonly reported signs being vomiting, abdominal pain, anorexia, weakness and dehydration. Abdominal pain is the key clinical sign in humans with pancreatitis and, when present in dogs, pancreatitis should be suspected. It should be noted that in some patients, abdominal pain may only become evident after therapy has been instituted. Pancreatitis should be considered in EVERY dog with vomiting, abdominal pain and/or anorexia
Posted on: Sat, 26 Apr 2014 20:09:06 +0000
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