With the rapid development of China's economy, pet owners tend to be younger, and the number of pet cats has skyrocketed. After the construction of urbanization, the Xi of pet cats, dietary Xi habits have also changed, at present, cat pancreatitis has not been clearly said, but from the perspective of canine nutrition, it is an omnivore, pancreatic enzyme secretion in the pancreas, compared with carnivore cats to the demand for protein and quantity, much smaller. Therefore, the common clinical causes of acute pancreatitis in dogs are mostly caused by improper feeding management. The daily intake of large quantities of meat, eggs, milk and other products far exceeds the amount of digestion that the pancreas can afford. At this time, the excessive secretion of pancreatic enzymes promotes autologous edema in the surrounding soft tissues such as the pancreas, and inflammation occurs due to overstimulation over time.
The pathogenesis of cats and dogs is different, for carnivores, the ketogenic diet is part of the daily diet, so the physiological function of the pancreas is more developed than that of omnivores, and it is generally not said that excessive meat eating causes pancreatitis.
Pancreatitis is simply the abnormal activation of digestive enzymes that should not be working, and the pancreas digests itself, causing damage to itself and surrounding tissues.
The cause of pancreatitis remains inconclusive. Even chronic pancreatitis in most cats is considered idiopathic and no clear ** can be found.
However, there are some known factors that can induce pancreatitis
infections (predisposing to chronic pancreatitis), such as toxoplasmosis, abdominal transmission, goblet infection, liver flukes;
drugs such as organophosphates, corticosteroids;
nutrition, hyperlipidemia;
Others, such as hypotension, hypovolemia, abdominal trauma, cholangitis, reflux of duodenal contents, autoimmune diseases, etc.
Most of the affected cats have some non-specific digestive symptoms and systemic reactions, which are difficult to detect and distinguish.
In dogs with the most severe pancreatitis, anorexia (91%), vomiting (90%), weakness (79%), abdominal pain (58%), dehydration (46%), and diarrhea (33%) were reported as the most common clinical signs, but it is important to note that these reported results do not reflect the typical clinical symptoms typically present in all patients with pancreatitis presented.
The clinical symptoms of cats with similar severe pancreatitis were even less specific, with the most common symptoms being anorexia (87%), lethargy (81%), dehydration (54%), weight loss (47%), hypothermia (46%), vomiting (46%), jaundice (37%), fever (19%) and abdominal pain (19%).
Dogs and cats with mild pancreatitis may be subclinical, or may have only vague clinical signs, such as anorexia, lethargy, or diarrhea.
Given that more than 90% of patients with human pancreatitis report abdominal pain, it is noteworthy that the reported rate of abdominal pain is low. Patients with pancreatitis report abdominal pain, so this is most likely due to a lack of recognition in veterinary patients.
Because cats and dogs have different pancreatitis and the course of the disease, the way cannot be the same as that of dogs. At this time, symptomatic ** is particularly important. The control of pathogenic microorganisms, the use of anti-inflammatory drugs, and the inhibitory drugs of pancreatic enzymes all require detailed selection and use.
In order to avoid foodborne problems that lead to aggravation of gastrointestinal symptoms, and at the same time to ensure the cat's daily energy and protein**, it is recommended to continue to eat a small amount, and animals with loss of appetite can be placed with nasogastric tubes, and 6 hours continue to give small molecule protein to facilitate the absorption of prescription canned.
*Principle: Generally, a combination of Chinese and Western methods is used to prevent pancreatitis from leading to systemic complications and avoid persistent pancreatic infection. Medications other than dehydration and immediate blood gas and intravenous fluids** are recommended.
1. Antiemetics: maropitant.
2. When vomiting severely: Ang Si Dan Qiong.
3. Gastric acid suppressants: famotidine, omeprazole.
4. Antibiotics: amoxicillin, clavulanate potassium, cefoperazone, sulbactam.
5. Pancreatic enzyme inhibitor: mesylate gabe.
6. Pain relief: butofino.
7. Correct hypoproteinemia and improve microcirculation: dextroside.
8. Traditional Chinese medicine: Yi Kexin. The main prescription is Xiao Chai Hu San, which has the effect of reconciling Shaoyang, soothing the liver and relieving depression, clearing the abdomen and organs, clearing heat and detoxifying, activating blood and removing stasis, actively repairing pancreatic cells, helping the pancreas recover, and effectively concurrent symptoms such as vomiting and respiratory distress.
It is recommended here that cat pancreatitis should not be underestimated, and if the above symptoms appear, it must be sent to the hospital as soon as possible and effectively administered under the diagnosis of the veterinarian.
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