Diagnosis and management of feline pancreatitis and welfare of affected cats.
Key Facts
Pancreatitis in cats is often chronic and concurrent with IBD and cholangiohepatitis
Clinical signs include vomiting, inappetence, and lethargy
Cobalamin deficiency is common in cats with pancreatitis and IBD
Cobalamin supplementation significantly improves welfare in deficient cats
Corticosteroids help manage the inflammatory component of feline triaditis
Welfare Considerations
Feline pancreatitis causes significant abdominal pain and systemic illness, and aggressive supportive care with nutritional support dramatically improves welfare outcomes.
What You Can Do
Seek veterinary care promptly for cats with vomiting and inappetence
Ask your vet to test cobalamin levels in cats with chronic digestive disease
Ensure adequate nutritional support including feeding tubes if needed