Acute Pancreatitis – A Disease That Should Not Be Ignored!

Last week I reviewed a relatively unknown household threat to dogs and cats – bread dough intoxication. More commonly around the holidays emergency rooms see a spike in a specific type of illness in our furry companions – acute pancreatitis. This illness can manifest at any time of year, but incidence around the major winter holidays in the United States is so high that many refer to the days after Thanksgiving and Christmas as “pancreatitis days.” Given the time of year, this week I’m dedicating some blog space to highlight this disease so pet parents can be as informed as possible. Happy reading!