Some pets have hearty digestive tracts and can tolerate food changes and episodes of dietary indiscertion (eating something one should not) without suffering from any digestive tract upset. Other pets can't have any deviation from their normal diet for fear of experiencing vomit, diarrhea, decreased appetite, or even pancreatitis.
Pancreatitis is a common canine and feline ailment that can be unknowingly caused by pet owners. As people feed their pets foods with which their stomach and intestines aren't accustomed (meat protein, bones, fat, new pet treats, etc.) and pets induce their own illness via episdoes of dietary indiscretion more commonly over holidays, pancreatitis is a condition we veterinarians diagnose often during any holiday season. Early on in my veterinary career my supervisor at Metropolitan Emergency Animal Clinic (MEAC) warned me as to the uptick in pancreatitis cases that are seen during and after the holidays. In order to prevent pets from suffering from pancreatitis, I figured it would be best to increase owner awareness of the condition. Learn about pancreatitis causes, clinical signs, and preventative strategies via this article Causes, Clinical Signs and Prevention of Pancreatitis in Pets.
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