Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Intermittent pancreatitis in a 2-year-old chihuahua mixed breed dog.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2006
- Authors:
- Chan, Alice K Y
- Affiliation:
- Western College of Veterinary Medicine · Canada
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 2-year-old female Chihuahua mixed breed dog was taken to the vet several times because she was vomiting and had diarrhea. Tests, including blood work and an ultrasound, showed that she had pancreatitis, which is inflammation of the pancreas that can upset the stomach. She was hospitalized for treatment and received supportive care, and afterward, she was put on a special diet to help manage her condition. The treatment was successful in managing her pancreatitis.
Abstract
A 2-year-old, female, Chihuahua mixed breed was presented on multiple occasions with vomiting and diarrhea. Diagnostic tests, including blood analyses and ultrasonography, established pancreatitis as the cause of gastrointestinal irritation. Hospitalization and supportive care, followed by maintenance of a prescription gastrointestinal diet, allowed management of the disease.
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