Dogs should be monitored around the clock for the life - threatening complications that sometimes
accompany pancreatitis, such as kidney failure, heart rhythm abnormalities, respiratory distress and bleeding disorders.
Ultrasound is also quite helpful in detecting the liver and intestinal changes that commonly
accompany pancreatitis.
Occasionally neurological signs
accompany pancreatitis.
Many veterinarians use antibiotics in an effort to ward off secondary infections but this may not be necessary in milder cases as bacterial infections do not commonly
accompany pancreatitis.
The proteins and fats that they need will be harder for them to absorb, and the chronic intestinal inflammation (IBD) that often
accompanies pancreatitis makes it harder for them to handle fiber.
Not exact matches
However, when diabetes
accompanies generalized inflammatory problem, such as
pancreatitis, it may be only one of many problems the cat is having to deal with.
However, if EPI results from chronic
pancreatitis accompanied by diabetes mellitus, it can be more difficult to treat.
Pancreatitis which is
accompanied by loss of appetite, vomiting, and abdominal pains could happen if kitty stays on a fatty diet.
However, if due to chronic
pancreatitis and
accompanied by diabetes mellitus, it can be more difficult to treat successfully.