The main causes of pancreatitis in dogs include obesity, hyperlipidemia, bile duct disease, infectious diseases, and duodenal fluid reflux. At the same time, some dogs are also prone to obesity due to breed reasons, which can indirectly induce pancreatitis, such as dachshunds. In addition, when dogs enter old age, various body functions will gradually decline, including pancreatic function, so they are more likely to suffer from pancreatitis than adult dogs.

1. Obesity

Clinical data show that obese dogs are more likely to suffer from pancreatitis. Therefore, if your dog is allowed to overeat or feed a large amount of high-fat food for a long time, it will cause the dog to become obese. And a diet high in oil and salt can increase the enzyme content of pancreatic cells, so it can easily cause pancreatitis.

2. Hyperlipidemia

Hyperlipidemia can also easily lead to pancreatitis. When the blood lipid mechanism is damaged, such as hypothyroidism and diabetes, pancreatitis will occur.

3. Bile duct disease

When the bile duct becomes inflamed, it can spread to the pancreas through lymphatic vessels, and pancreatitis can easily occur at this time.

4. Infectious diseases

Once a dog suffers from an infectious disease, pancreatitis can easily become one of the concurrent diseases, such as toxoplasmosis and infectious hepatitis.

5. Duodenal fluid reflux

When a dog vomits, duodenal fluid or bile will flow back into the pancreatic duct and pancreatic interstitium due to intestinal obstruction, thus causing Cause acute pancreatitis.

6. Breeds

Compared with other breeds of dogs, dogs of Miniature Schnauzer, Miniature Poodle, Cocker Spaniel, Dachshund and other breeds are easier to Gaining weight can indirectly induce pancreatitis, just like Fold-eared cats have congenital bone diseases.

7. Age

After dogs enter old age, various functions of the body will gradually decline, including pancreatic function, so they are more likely to suffer from pancreatic cancer than adult dogs. inflammation.

Note: Pancreatitis is fatal to dogs. Dogs must not be given water during the illness, otherwise it will cause severe abdominal pain. If a dog suffers from pancreatitis, it is recommended that the owner take it to the pet hospital promptly for treatment with infusion and anti-inflammation, fasting and water restriction, and maintenance of water and electrolyte balance.