{"id":465,"date":"2021-10-06T18:10:55","date_gmt":"2021-10-06T23:10:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tenwestvet.com\/blog\/?p=465"},"modified":"2021-10-06T18:10:56","modified_gmt":"2021-10-06T23:10:56","slug":"avoiding-pancreatitis-in-pets-this-holiday-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tenwestvet.com\/blog\/avoiding-pancreatitis-in-pets-this-holiday-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Avoiding Pancreatitis in Pets this Holiday Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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As the holiday season approaches, it is time to take a moment to reflect on pet safety. As activities and gatherings start to happen, it gets difficult to consider all the potential hazards for your animals. Doing a little prep work on the front end is likely a little more manageable, though. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most of us know to avoid tinsel for kitties and chocolate for dogs, but have you thought about the risk of pancreatitis over the holidays? Keep reading to learn Ten West Bird and Animal Hospital\u2019<\/a>s best tips for preventing pancreatitis in pets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

A Primer on Pancreatitis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pancreatitis is a condition in which the pancreas becomes angry and inflamed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The pancreas is a lesser-known abdominal organ that normally plays a role in helping the body to digest foods by secreting enzymes that break down fats. The pancreas also secretes insulin, the primary hormone responsible for regulating blood sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The pancreas is a rather sensitive organ and can easily be irritated. While the cause of a pancreatitis flare isn\u2019t always able to be identified, sometimes triggers like obesity, trauma, or ingestion of a rich, fatty meal can be pin-pointed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pancreatitis in pets is a painful condition and affects digestion. Symptoms can range from mild to very severe and can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n