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Is this just tummy upset or something more?

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Pancreatitis... What is pancreatitis, you ask?
In short-- inflammation of the pancreas-- causing vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, lethargy, anorexia (lack of appetite), as well as subsequent dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. 

This is not just simple tummy upset. Pancreatitis does require medical intervention and often times, requires hospitalization and more intensive care than simple out-patient treatment can provide.

Pancreatitis can affect dogs, as well as cats, although symptoms in the cat can be much more subtle than in the dog.

Pancreatitis is often caused by "spoiling" (whether intentional or not) our pets with treats of Valentine's, Easter or Halloween candy, Memorial Day or 4th of July cookout foods, Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas goodies or other types of "people food".

Remember, pets can't digest everything we eat the same way, especially fats from meats. To avoid this painful and potentially serious disease, avoid giving your pet most types of "people food" treats! Exceptions to this include most raw or steamed fruits & veggies (NO grapes, raisins, nuts, onions or garlic, as these can be toxic to your pet).

Veterinary Partner Link
ASPCA Link: foods hazardous to cats
ASPCA LINK: People Foods To Avoid
ASPCA LINK: Foods Hazardous to dogs
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  • Home
  • About
  • Hours and Directions
  • Emergency Services
  • Payment Options
  • Our Facility
  • Veterinarians & Specialists
  • Support Staff & Students
  • Blood Donors
  • Animal Poison Control
  • Clients Corner
    • Transporting an Injured Animal
    • Transporting a Seizing Animal
    • Pancreatitis
    • Pet First Aid
    • Medicating Cats
    • Medicating Dogs
    • Holiday Hazards >
      • New Year's
      • Easter
      • Memorial Day
      • Fourth of July
      • Halloween
      • Christmas
    • Summer Pet Care
    • Winter Pet Care
    • Pets and Marijuana
    • Pet Insurance
    • Grief Support >
      • How do I know when it's time?
      • The Stages of Grief
      • Quality of Life Scale
      • Grief Support Groups
      • Poems
  • Interesting/Educational Cases
    • Cat Bite Abscess (Feline)
    • Corneal Ulcer (Canine)
    • Cystotomy (Canine)
    • GDV/Bloat (Canine)
    • Linear GI Foreign Body (Feline)
    • Non-Linear GI Foreign Body (Canine)
    • Pyometra (Canine)
    • Stick Impalement (Canine)
  • Links
  • Employment Opportunities
  • Contact Us