What causes Pancreatis in dogs? I have an 11 year old Min...

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Answer by K9Trainer5
Submitted on 12/6/2005
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The Merck Veterinary Manual has this to say about Pancreatitis: "In dogs, acute pancreatitis is most common in middle-aged to older animals who are often obese and female. Ingestion of fatty meals has always been a suspected trigger of the disorder." So, in short, I would say it isn't from something that they eat, per se, but more of a long-term high fat diet and an inactive lifestyle. Much the same way that a high cholesterol, high fat, low activity lifestyle is a major contributor to heart disease and heart attacks in people. The predilection for heart attacks runs in families but the lifestyle is very much the trigger for heart disease which puts one at increased risk for heart attacks. The family history, plus the lifestyle and gender will put you either in a low, mild, or high risk category. The same is true for dogs and pancreatitis.

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Question by Diane
Submitted on 4/8/2004
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What causes Pancreatis in dogs? I have an 11 year old Min Pin who has a severe case. Is it only from something they eat?

Answer by karen
Submitted on 8/28/2004
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i have a min pin that has this same problem. the vet tells me it from eating fatty foods, treats, things like that. also, they said stress can bring it on too.

Answer by gina
Submitted on 10/19/2004
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I need answers I also have a min pin who has a severe case of pancreatis

Answer by karen
Submitted on 1/11/2005
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waldogz

Answer by suzie
Submitted on 2/17/2005
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My dog has just been diagnosed with pancreatis and I want info about the disease.

Answer by Sharon
Submitted on 8/7/2005
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Human food is the most likely cause as it was with my yellow lab expensive to treat also but easy to prevent.Vet said once they get it they can have other attacks if not feed properly they put my dog on Eukanuba low ask dog food at $45 a bag.$550 vet bill all for feeding him human food.

Answer by molly's mom
Submitted on 2/19/2006
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I need the answer to same question, I have a miniature schnauzer who had s bout with pancreatis [serious enough for hospitalization] if she eats fried foods, gravies, etc. What is safe for them to eat. Need name of a great dog food. Thanks. Molly's mom

Answer by Emma
Submitted on 5/28/2006
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It can be caused by a number of things, including a fatty diet, being overweight, pancreatic infection or some dogs are just predisposed. Turkey skin and wild bird fat balls are 2 foods associated with the illness. It usually occurs in over weight animals, but slim ones can be affected too. If your dog is overweight, thats your first step in terms of preventing it in the future. It is an extremely painful condition.

Answer by Chikki
Submitted on 12/12/2006
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Could be anything high fat content...Jackie just got a mild case after I gave him a "Greenie" brand treat...poor guy vomited and crapped all over. Now on antibiotics and special food. :-(

Answer by tina
Submitted on 4/17/2007
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pancreatitisindogsprednisoneamoxicillin

Answer by Nancy
Submitted on 5/21/2007
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My vet reccommended Veterinarian Partner.com and I found a wealth of info there. I highly reccommend this website. It is a serious disease and should be treated immediately.

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