This includes not only current symptoms of illness, but environment, diet, lifestyle, previous medical problems, behavioral problems, and other stressors. (usa-veterinarians.com)
While going over your dog's medical history with you, your vet will also ask about current symptoms you have observed that lead you to suspect pancreatitis. (caninejournal.com)
Either way, researchers also believe the intervention can ease current symptoms, which makes offering it as a preventive much easier to justify. (sciencemag.org)