Chronic pancreatitis causes persistent pain and nausea in cats, often concurrently with IBD and liver disease. Long-term management improves quality of life.
Cats with chronic pancreatitis live with persistent background pain and nausea that suppresses appetite and reduces engagement in normal activities. Because the condition is subclinical in many cases, it goes untreated while the cat experiences ongoing suffering. Diagnosis and multimodal management can transform quality of life.