Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
CANINE PANCREATITIS: THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PANCREATIC INFLAMMATORY CONDITION AND THE CLINICAL-THERAPEUTIC APPROACH
- Journal:
- Veterinária e Zootecnia
- Year:
- 2021
- Authors:
- Gaia de Sousa, Felipe & Ribeiro Mendes, Ana Cristina
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Pancreatitis is a serious condition in dogs that can be either sudden (acute) or ongoing (chronic). It can be hard to diagnose because the symptoms can vary widely and may not be specific, ranging from mild to severe. This disease can affect the pancreas and nearby organs, making it complicated to treat. Treatment usually depends on the symptoms the dog is showing and may include giving fluids, pain relief, medications to stop vomiting, antibiotics, and special diets. Overall, managing pancreatitis requires careful attention to the individual dog's needs.
Abstract
Pancreatitis, acute or chronic, is a serious disease for dogs, due to its harmful potential and the existence of underdiagnosis. The disease is still the target of studies regarding its pathophysiology and therapeutic mechanisms, because the signs presented by the animals are nonspecific, ranging from mild to severe presentations. It can cause morphofunctional changes in the pancreas and adjacent organs. The diagnosis can be a very difficult task, either due to the variable symptoms and severity of the disease, or the impasses experienced at the time of the complementary exams. Therapeutic management is defined based on the symptoms presented by the animals, ranging from fluid infusion for volume replacement, analgesics, antiemetics, antibiotics, special food, among others.
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Search related cases →Original publication: https://doi.org/10.35172/rvz.2021.v28.598