Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Feeding and diet advice for dogs with pancreatitis
By Ackerman, Nicola·Published in The Veterinary Nurse·2018·Head Medical Nurse, The Veterinary Hospital Group Ltd, Colwill Rd, Estover, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8RP·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Evidence surrounding feeding the canine pancreatitis patient
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog with pancreatitis may experience symptoms like vomiting, abdominal pain, and loss of appetite. In managing this condition, veterinarians often recommend a low-fat diet to help prevent further episodes. However, there isn't a specific guideline on the exact fat content that should be included in their food. It's important for pet owners to work closely with their vet to determine the best dietary approach for their dog, especially since high-fat diets can increase the risk of pancreatitis.
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Abstract
There are many scenarios in practice where animals present with acute, chronic, and acute on chronic bouts of pancreatitis. By investigating the risk of pancreatitis in association with high fat diets in a clinical setting, dietary manipulation could be instigated to reduce the risk of pancreatitis or the risk of recurrence.Many animals are placed on low fat diets when diagnosed with pancreatitis, but there are no evidence-based fat levels suggested for these animals. Nutritional recommendations for adult dogs are a minimum of 5.5 g per 100 g dry matter of the food consumed, based on an energy requirement of 95 kcal/kg bwt0.75; there is no recommendation on the type of fats, but that the essential fatty acids are provided.A review of evidence concerning fat levels indicates that hyperlipidaemia will predispose to pancreatitis, but no defined levels have been published.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2018.9.5.240