How to tell if your cat has pancreatitis

Dec 05,2023
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The method to determine whether a cat has pancreatitis is:

1. The most direct method is to give the cat an IDEX FPL rapid test paper test, or do a blood biochemical pancreatic starch test Examination of enzyme and pancreatic lipase indicators, these two tests are currently the most reliable methods for clinical examination.

2. Feline pancreatitis is a disease in which the pancreas causes its own digestion due to certain reasons. Currently, the clinical diagnosis of pancreatitis in pets is through imaging, such as abdominal pancreatic ultrasound, X-ray, etc.

3. The method of judgment can also be through biochemical testing, including the detection indicators of pancreatic amylase and pancreatic lipase.

The symptoms of pancreatitis in cats are:

1. Pancreatitis is divided into acute pancreatitis and chronic pancreatitis. The main symptoms of acute pancreatitis are vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, loss of appetite, weight loss, shortness of breath, upper abdominal pain, abdominal tension and other symptoms.

2. The main symptoms of chronic pancreatitis include abnormally increased appetite but stagnant growth, obvious weight loss, dull fur, rough coat, and increased stool volume.

3. Both can cause symptoms of poor mental health, loss of appetite, vomiting, and diarrhea in cats. If not treated in time, as the disease progresses, the cat may suffer loss of consciousness, body convulsions, or even death in the later stages.

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