Why is pancreatitis called a disease of the wealthy?

It is not an exaggeration to say that pancreatitis is a "disease of wealth" that is caused by food. Dogs usually: overeat, irregular diet, too greasy food, food that is too cold, etc. , are the main causes of pancreatitis; sudden changes in food, biliary disease, drug reasons and metabolic disorders, etc., may also lead to pancreatitis.
In addition, young dogs, middle-aged and elderly dogs, obese dogs and dogs of certain breeds also have relatively high incidence rates. Some medicines may cause pancreatitis.

The greatest prevention of pancreatitis

Pancreatitis, prevention is far more important than cure! What we need to do is to eat regularly, mix it appropriately, and pay attention to the dog’s abnormal behavior. As for the final diagnosis and treatment, leave it to a professional pet doctor!

The risk of pancreatitis is that pancreatic enzymes will digest their own organs

The function of the pancreas is to help dogs digest food, and the main role is the "pancreatic enzymes" they secrete, which is normal Normally, pancreatic enzymes are "activated" in the endocrine discharge of the pancreas into the digestive tract to digest food, but for some reason, pancreatic enzymes are "activated" in the pancreas and start digesting the pancreas itself! To put it bluntly, "the pancreas eats itself". The result is inflammation and necrosis of the pancreas.
Once other organs of the body begin to be "digested", the dog will begin to experience various symptoms, including mild abdominal pain and vomiting. In severe cases, liver and kidney failure begins, which can endanger life.

The symptoms of pancreatitis

are mainly loss of appetite or anorexia, lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain.
May include nausea (lip licking, salivation, palpation of abdominal reflux/vomiting), dehydration, changes in bowel sounds (increased/decreased borborygmi), abdominal pain, pyrexia, hypovolemic shock .

How to diagnose pancreatitis in the hospital

The main examination methods are: blood routine, pancreatitis test panel, biochemistry and so on. A blood routine is used to check the number of white blood cells in the body and identify the degree of inflammation. The pancreatitis test panel can quickly detect whether there is pancreatitis. Biochemical tests mainly test the function of the liver and kidneys. Distinguish whether the disease process has damaged vital organs

Treatment of pancreatitis

Once pancreatitis is detected, the first step is to stop eating and drinking., all foods will cause the dog’s digestive glands to start secreting digestive juices, and pancreatic juice will also start to be secreted. The only way to replenish energy is through infusion to support the dog’s body through the crisis. Then the doctor will prescribe some drugs to reduce inflammation and prevent the secretion of digestive juices. The injections must be taken on time. If other organs of the body have been harmed, further symptomatic treatment or even surgery is required.