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Today we diagnosed pancreatitis in a feline patient. The cat was presented for not eating, severe dehydration, mild jaundice (yellow tinge of the skin, mucous membranes, sclera of eye) and moderate weight loss with cachexia and muscle wasting.
Through aggressive diagnostics, including bloodwork, and ultrasound, she was quickly diagnosed and was started on IV fluids, anti-vomiting medications, antibiotics, and anti-inflammatory medications.
She went home for a couple of days and presented back for vomiting post eating. We hospitalized her again, adusted some medications and so far so good.
Pancreatitis can be presented as an acute or chronic condition. It is a condition that causes inflammation of the pancreas and can be life- threatening if not resolved. Causes of pancreatitis can be difficult to find and may also be a secondary vs. a primary problem. It can manifest as vomiting or diarrhea and at times with no other clinical signs except for inappetance (lack of appetite). It can lead to other inflammation including the liver, gall bladder and bowel disease and can also lead to future diabetes if not well managed.
To read more on Pancreatitis: http://www.family-vet.com/index.php?view=pageView&pageid=100001155
Testing for Pancreatitis: http://www.family-vet.com/index.php?view=pageView&pageid=100002133
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