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Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, an organ that is vital to the digestion of food. It can begin suddenly and your dog will show symptoms such as abdominal pain and distention, loss of appetite, depression, dehydration, vomiting and diarrhea...
Pat Miller of Greenville, South Carolina, has been a dog owner most of her life. But she'd never heard of pancreatitis until her miniature schnauzer, Penelope, was diagnosed with the serious ailment. "Now it just comes on so quick," Miller said. "I can...
Pancreatitis and enteritis are very common -- but very scary -- illnesses that dogs can get. They both have similar treatments and symptoms and can make your dog severely sick and uncomfortable. A majority of these cases are curable, though, and with...
Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas typically caused by the overproduction of digestive fluids, causing irritation, pain and, if left untreated, damage to your dog's pancreas. There are two types of pancreatitis: acute, with severe, sudden...
Canine pancreatitis is caused by inflammation in the pancreas as a result of digestive enzymes leaking into the pancreatic tissues. It can cause abdominal pain, depression and decreased appetite in your dog. Pancreatitis is often associated with obesity...
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) can occur in dogs of any breed, but is most common in German shepherds. It occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough digestive enzymes, resulting in poor digestion (maldigestion) and poor absorption of vital...
The pancreas is an important organ to both humans and cats. This organ produces both digestive enzymes and insulin. When the pancreas becomes inflamed, an illness called pancreatitis, your cat may develop symptoms similar to other illnesses. This makes...
Dogs, like people, may experience occasional vomiting episodes. This is often the normal reaction to food or other items the dog may have ingested that in turn causes an irritation in the stomach. This generally occurs to rid the body of the culprit and...
Pancreatitis is an inflammation that causes the pancreas to digest itself. The cause of this disease isn’t well understood; however, obesity may be a risk factor. Miniature schnauzers tend to be at high risk for pancreatitis. Early treatment is...
Although we share a lot with our dogs, there are certain foods that are off limits to them. These foods are usually common, and most pet owners may not realize the toxic effects until their dog exhibits physical symptoms. In some cases, a few bites of...
Because bodies are so different, it is difficult to imagine that human medications can work on pets. Yet medications used to treat people are used to treat dogs fairly routinely for certain conditions. When a dog suffers from diarrhea, it is important to...
Pancreatitis is a sudden inflammation of the pancreas, the organ responsible for releasing digestive enzymes into the small intestine. Acute pancreatitis occurs when overproduced pancreatic enzymes begin eating the pancreas, surrounding intestines and...
A dog that coughs up white foam, usually first thing in the morning after waking from a night's sleep, probably has bilious vomiting syndrome, which is also called reflux gastritis. The white foam is bile from the dog's stomach. When the stomach is...
We love our dogs, but few things are more disgusting than cleaning dog vomit off the floor. Usually, the cause of your dog's vomiting is something benign, like motion sickness, a change in food or eating something that didn't agree with him. Other times...
It is common for your dog to vomit. If he eats too fast, exercises too hard or munches on some grass in the backyard, he often will end up getting sick. However, if your dog's vomiting is repeated or is accompanied by other symptoms of illness, you...
Diarrhea in cats is common and often is attributed to non-life threatening problems. However, diarrhea in some cats can be the result of dangerous diseases, that could be contagious or even deadly. In order to keep your cat safe and healthy, treat your...
A large part of being a responsible cat owner is being knowledgeable on feline health issues. And although a cat owner may be well-versed in common illnesses that affect large numbers of cats, it is important to be aware of the rarer diseases. Being...
Anytime your dog experiences pronounced diarrhea, bloody stools, vomiting or a drastic change in his appetite, you should seek medical attention without delay. Though there are a few benign causes of intestinal irritation, acute diarrhea can quickly lead...
Diarrhea refers to rapid movement of digested material through a dog's gastrointestinal system. It causes more frequent bowel movements, which may be large or watery. While diarrhea often clears up on its own, severe cases can lead to dehydration and...
Just like people, your canine companion is susceptible to intestinal upset, and it makes him just as uncomfortable as it makes you. Acute (sudden onset and short duration) colitis is the inflammation of your dog's colon and large intestine. An occasional...
Dog owners often feed table food to their pets unaware of the risks and dangers associated with certain foods and ingredients. While some foods and ingredients are bad for dogs to eat, some can be fatal or produce life-threatening illnesses. Therefore...
All dogs and puppies vomit periodically. Vomiting just once or twice and then acting normally is not a cause for alarm. Vomiting at the same time every day is a cause for concern, as is vomiting more than three times in a day. When vomiting is...
It can be frightening to see your dog vomit because your pet can't tell you how it feels. There are a number of things that cause your dog to vomit. Most are harmless but some may require a visit to the vet's office.
A small liver, microhepatica, in a dog usually indicates the pet is suffering from chronic active hepatitis. This is a progressive inflammation of the dog's liver and leads to all normal liver tissue eventually being replaced by scar tissue. The cause of...
Dogs are susceptible to several inflammatory diseases, some of them the same as those in humans and some that only attack dogs. Some of those that are found only in dogs can be found in the general canine population while some are only found in specific...
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