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Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the dog's pancreas. The pancreas is an often forgotten organ, near the liver and the stomach, but nevertheless essential for life. It participates in digestion and regulation of blood sugar, which is the level of glucose in the blood. There are two forms of pathology, which are acute pancreatitis and chronic pancreatitis. Note that each form can evolve towards the other.
Acute pancreatitis: this form of the disease manifests suddenly. You should know that it is relatively serious. However, with prompt medical treatment, the animal can recover.
Chronic pancreatitis: this form is more discreet and progressive. However, it causes irreversible damage to the organ. Unfortunately, it is often diagnosed very late.
The causes of pancreatitis are varied:
The metabolic cause: when the lipids, which are fats, are in excess in the dog's blood, pancreatitis can occur. This form is often caused by diabetes mellitus, Cushing's syndrome, hypothyroidism or even hypercalcemia.
The mechanical cause: if the dog is suffering from stones, reflux or a tumor, the pancreatic duct can be blocked and cause pancreatitis.
The nutritional cause: if your dog accidentally or not accidentally consumes a meal that is too high in fat, he can develop acute pancreatitis.
The infectious cause: certain infections, such as toxoplasmosis, can cause pancreatitis.
The traumatic cause: if your pet is shocked or has abdominal surgery, pancreatitis can occur.
The drug cause: certain treatments can lead to acute pancreatitis.
Idiopathic pancreatitis: this form of the disease indicates a pathology of unknown origin.
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