Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Nutritional care for dogs and cats with pancreatitis and other
By Cridge, Harry et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·2024·College of Veterinary Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Nutritional management of pancreatitis and concurrent disease in dogs and cats.
Plain-English summary
A dog or cat diagnosed with pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) may need special dietary management to help them recover. For dogs, low-fat gastrointestinal diets are often recommended initially, while cats may benefit from hydrolyzed diets. It's important to consider any other health issues the pet may have, as these can affect dietary choices. Many pets can eventually return to their regular diet if they don't have other serious health problems, but dogs with repeated pancreatitis episodes might need to stay on a low-fat diet long-term.
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Abstract
Nutrition is considered a key part of the management of pancreatitis in dogs and cats. While limited prospective research exists, experimental studies, retrospective studies, and anecdote allow for formulation of nutritional guidelines. Historically, fat has been considered the key nutrient of interest in pancreatitis; however, other nutrients and dietary factors, including energy density, digestibility, protein, carbohydrates, and fiber, are all of importance in these patients. Indeed protein particle size may be of greater significance than dietary fat in the management of pancreatitis in cats. Low-fat gastrointestinal diets are frequently recommended in the initial management of pancreatitis in dogs, while hydrolyzed diets are often considered first-line diets in cats with pancreatitis. The presence or absence of comorbid disease may also alter nutritional recommendations. When diseases occur concurrently, the dietary strategies for the most life-threatening illness, or the illness with the greatest impact on quality of life, is recommended to be prioritized. Many dogs and cats with pancreatitis can be transitioned back to their prediagnosis diet or another commercial maintenance diet, provided that significant comorbid disease is absent. Use of a low-fat diet in the long term may be prioritized in dogs with recurrent episodes of pancreatitis.
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