It turns out that this disease affects not only people, but many animals. Increasingly, you can find acute pancreatitis in domestic cats. There are many factors that contribute to the inflammation of the pancreas. Scientists continue to closely study this disease. What are the main causes of pancreatitis in cats? In general, experts associate this with improper and excessive nutrition, the consequence of poisoning, prolonged intake of medications or with injuries that can also trigger an attack. It is believed that Siamese cats are particularly prone to this disease. It is absolutely not necessary to use medicines for any reason, if there is no acute need for such therapy. Viral infections can also provoke pancreatitis in a cat. You need to watch your pets carefully when they are exposed to a dangerous infection.
Symptoms of pancreatitis in cats
Usually, the disease causes vomiting , depression, diarrhea, which leads to dehydration, pain when examining the abdomen. Shock condition. To date, there are two types of this disease - acute and chronic. In the first case, everything starts suddenly. In the second - the symptoms manifest themselves gradually, but changes in internal organs (pancreas) are already irreversible.
Treatment of pancreatitis in cats
You can select the treatment only after a complete examination of the animal, which includes not only an external examination, but also a blood and urine test. The main thing here is not only the fight against the disease, but also the prevention of possible complications. Diarrhea causes dehydration and electrolyte disturbances. To prevent this, use droppers (colloidal and other solutions). As an anesthetic, various anesthetics are used. When vomiting appoint cerulek, sulenium, ondansetron, as well as inhibitors of hydrochloric acid (omeprazole, famotidine). To counteract intravascular thrombosis, heparin should be taken.
A very important place in the treatment of pancreatitis in cats is the right diet. In no case should the patient be hungrier for more than two days. After the end of the acute period, it is necessary to balance the feed so that it is rich in useful and fast-digestible foods. The products must be degreased. Suitable rice and boiled meat in a proportion of 1: 1, meat baby food, not fatty turkey, chicken, cereals, vegetables. From milk, fish and potatoes is still worth abandoning. Sometimes you can offer the cat a fat-free cottage cheese. It is very important to water a pet after each meal, at least in small portions.