{"id":1720,"date":"2023-11-14T11:27:20","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T19:27:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.feltonveterinaryhospital.com\/blog\/?p=1720"},"modified":"2023-11-20T06:27:56","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T14:27:56","slug":"pancreatitis-in-dogs-talking-turkey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.feltonveterinaryhospital.com\/blog\/pancreatitis-in-dogs-talking-turkey\/","title":{"rendered":"Pancreatitis in Dogs: Talking Turkey"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It\u2019s the holiday season, and nothing says family like Thanksgiving dinner. And since over 70% of pet owners consider their pets family, it\u2019s only natural to want to include them in any planned holiday celebrations, including sharing the holiday feast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But while you\u2019re at the table (and during the prep and clean-up, too), it\u2019s essential to remember that our pets may experience GI upset, diarrhea, and vomiting – or worse – from partaking in the holiday meal with us. Ingestion of fatty foods and even any sudden change in diet can cause a painful condition called pancreatitis.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

With all those puppy dog eyes so hard to resist, it\u2019s no wonder veterinary hospitals see a marked increase in pancreatitis in dogs during the holidays. Before you offer your pet a sampling of the Thanksgiving meal, learn how to prevent and recognize signs of this life-threatening inflammation in your pet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Glimpse of Pancreatitis in Dogs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The pancreas is an organ located to the right of the abdomen near the stomach. It is part of the body’s digestive system and is responsible for producing digestive enzymes and insulin. Pancreatitis in dogs occurs when the pancreas becomes inflamed, which can be caused by many reasons, including ingesting rich, fatty foods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inflammation begins if the digestive enzymes work in the pancreas instead of the small intestine, where they should generally start to work. When this occurs, pet owners may notice subtle changes in their dog\u2019s behavior, such as not wanting to eat, restlessness, or not eating as much. Sometimes, acute shock can occur over the next few days, so paying attention to those early and less severe symptoms is crucial to a better outcome. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When pancreatitis occurs, your pet may experience: <\/p>\n\n\n\n