Acute canine pancreatitis – diagnosis and treatment. Issue 9 (21st December 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Whiteman, Sarah
• Is Part Of: Veterinary nursing. Volume 35:Issue 9/12(2020)
• Page Start: 318
• Page End: 321
• Publication Date: 2020-12-21
• Subjects: canine -- pancreatitis -- medicine -- nursing; Veterinary nursing -- Periodicals; 636.08907305
• DOI: 10.1080/17415349.2020.1811821
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1741-5349

Abstract

Abstract: Acute pancreatitis is a relatively common condition seen in small animal practice among canine patients, with the potential to be life-threatening. Definitive diagnosis is difficult due to the non-specific nature of the symptoms seen and clinical findings, so diagnosis is based upon a combination of clinical history, blood tests and abdominal imaging. Management of acute pancreatitis involves supportive and symptomatic treatment, including intravenous fluid therapy, pain management, diet modification and intensive nursing care, with early diagnosis and treatment frequently resulting in a positive outcome.