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Which Dogs are more Prone to Pancreatitis
My Chi-Chi is a Yorkshire terrier and although I was aware that he was one of the main breeds that suffered from pancreatitis it was still shocking when he fell ill. While there is no definitive reason for a pet that gets pancreatitis there are some breed and lifestyle characteristics that seem to increase the…
16 Holiday Foods that Can Harm Your Dog or Cat
Do you have a dog or cat and want to include them in the holiday festivities this Christmas or Thanksgiving? Read this list to make sure that you do not give your dog or cat any of the foods below! Imagine having a wonderful holiday dinner only to be awakened at 3 a.m. by that…
Pancreatitis in Pets: Pet safety during the holidays
Our fur babies are a significant part of the family, so why wouldn’t we want them to take part in the holiday festivities like everyone else? A little treat here, a turkey bone there, what’s the harm? While usually there is little to no harm, in some cases your pet may be faced with an unfortunate bout…
5 things you should always have on hand if your dog has a chronic intestinal disease
Feeding your dog a bland diet and low-fat treats is par for the course if you have a dog with chronic pancreatitis or other chronic intestinal diseases. While I try to be careful with what my little guy is fed he is always finding a way to get into something he shouldn’t eat! While I…
Pancreatitis in dogs: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment
When my little guy was first diagnosed with pancreatitis I was devastated. I knew that in some cases this could mean lifelong management with low-fat diets and other replacements. Pancreatitis in dogs is nothing to be taken lightly. As a veterinarian, I knew a lot about pancreatitis, but many of my clients were in the…