Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, a small spongy organ that sits next to the stomach and small intestine. The pancreas has a very important role in secreting enzymes to help digestion as well as secreting hormones such as insulin. Pancreatitis causes nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and lethargy. The severity of pancreatitis ranges from a relatively mild condition to a devastating, life threatening condition. The exact cause of pancreatitis in dogs is unknown. There is, however, a strong association with large amounts of fat in the diet, especially in one large fatty meal. Because of this, it is important to avoid your dog having access to fatty foods such as fatty bones, meat trimmings or barbecues. This disease tends to occur more often around festive periods and public holidays when people are having parties and their dogs have access to such foods. This can be a recurrent problem. If your dog has previously had pancreatitis it is especially imporÂtant that you avoid excessive fat in their diet on a long term basis. Obesity is also thought to be a risk factor.
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