[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by Ellie May

Nancy (don't feel like quoting),

This is an older text, but:

"Prevent Stimulation of Pancreatic Secretion

Restrict oral intake to lace the pancrea at "rest."
Nothing per os usually is required ofr 3-4 days or longer. Food (especially fats and proteins) stimulates pancreatic secretion through choleccystokinin (CCK) release. Even fluids can stimulate pancreatic secretion through gastric distension and release of gastrin."

Saunders Manual of Small Animal Practice
Birchard and Sherding
Copyright 1994

This isn't something I've researched yet, but I do have serious hesitations about giving pancreatitis prone dogs high protein snacks. The above is talking about what to do right after an episode, but still if I know it stimulates pancreatic secretions, I'm not going to let a pancreatitis prone pup chew on it for an hour a day. I think it's a question best posed to a vet or vet nutritionist though.

As for healthy dogs being restricted on protein to protect the pancreas, not sure that that is necessary. I'd be more concerned about the overworking of the liver and kidneys. But still not going to let a healthy dog chew on straight protein for long periods. Actually, with some of these bullies that can be swallowed, I'm sure excessive intake is unbalancing the cal/phos ratio in the food.

Since we have no idea about every food that can trigger an issue, I'd so hard to say. Will be going to pubmed to see what I can find though.

My healthy pup isn't allowed to chew on high protein snacks all day. It's not because I'm concerned about his pancreas, but that I think in general protein or protein and fat alone in the form of a treat can become problematic quickly. I don't believe these are healthy snacks, so we avoid them.

But I may have misworded my other post if I said I have scientific evidence that says high protein foods do trigger a pancreas issue. I see it as being theoretically possible.

Thanks Ellie May, I appreciate your help with this.