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Cullman Veterinary Hospital Cullman, Alabama
1636 Main Ave SW Cullman, AL 35055 Phone: 256-734-2181 Fax: 256-734-2186 email: info@cullmanvet.com
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Acute Pancreatitis
The pancreas, while being a small organ, delivers a significant impact on digestion of food and blood sugar regulation. This key organ of digestion rests next to the small intestine as it exits from the stomach. Functionally, the pancreas is divided into two sections: 1) the larger exocrine pancreas releases digestive enzymes to breakdown fats and proteins in the diet and 2) the smaller endocrine pancreas releases blood sugar regulating hormones. Inflammation of the pancreas causes a disruption in the normal release of digestive enzymes. The digestive organs begin to digest tissues surrounding the pancreas, creating tremendous inflammation. Feline pancreatitis comes in two forms:
Diagnosis of feline pancreatitis can be challenging and requires a combination of blood work, specialized blood tests, and imaging via abdominal ultrasound. Treatment of feline pancreatitis involves supportive care with pain relief medications, fluid therapy, and specifically treating underlying causes for the pancreatitis (e.g.: inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal lymphoma, liver disease).
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