Chronic pancreatitis is a common and often underdiagnosed condition in cats, causing persistent pain and secondary complications including exocrine pancreatic insufficiency and diabetes.
Cats with unmanaged chronic pancreatitis experience persistent nausea, abdominal pain, and reduced appetite that severely compromises quality of life. Weight loss, lethargy, and hiding behaviour signal ongoing discomfort that owners and even veterinarians may attribute to aging rather than treatable disease. Pain assessment in cats requires careful observation of posture, facial expressions, and behavioural changes. Anti-nausea medication, appetite stimulants, and analgesia are underutilised in many clinical settings.