How do you prevent pancreatitis? I see so many threads here about a diet for dogs that already developed pancreatitis, what about preventing it in the first place? It is ok to feed fattier meats like duck, lamb, beef, venison, hare, or should I stick to turkey, chicken, and fish? Any supplements or something to prevent? I recently ordered immune support and vitamins for Moxie. Any ingredients to avoid all together? I feed grain free, occasionally I will feed her treats with some crap like taopioca or molasses or whatever in them. |
Pancreatitis I don't know if it is possible to totally prevent pancreatitis as it can have many causes. All I know is that once a dog has had the disease my vet advised a low fat diet. I think it would be wise to feed a low fat diet and avoid fatty food and table food. If your vet does fairly frequent blood tests he would see if any of the numbers suggest pancreatitis, or other issues, and if so prescribe the right diet. Also if your dog has frequent GI issues it can be an indicator of the disease and should be seen by a vet for testing. Any unusual symptoms should be reported to a vet as soon as possible to catch any medical issues early, so they can be treated. Some dogs are more sensitive than others, but if you feed a good quality food a healthy dog should be ok. Treats should also be healthy, and sugary treats do not fall into that category in my opinion anyway. It is preferable to choose food and treats made in the USA that have not had recalls. |
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I think there are a lot of Yorkies that seem to get pancreatitis and you don't know what could set it off. I think it is prudent to not overdo the fat and keep junk food out of the dog. They really don't even need treats. Mine eat their meals and an occasional cookie (fruitables, apple flavor) or they have raw or lightly steamed veggies as treats. I feed my two younger dogs 85% lean beef all the time, all my dogs eat chicken thighs with skin removed, and fatty salmon. |
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