{"id":75,"date":"2023-12-12T16:35:47","date_gmt":"2023-12-12T21:35:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevetgal.com\/blog\/?p=75"},"modified":"2024-03-04T11:13:05","modified_gmt":"2024-03-04T16:13:05","slug":"holiday-feasts-and-fidos-the-hidden-threat-of-pancreatitis-for-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevetgal.com\/blog\/holiday-feasts-and-fidos-the-hidden-threat-of-pancreatitis-for-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Feasts and Fidos: The Hidden Threat of Pancreatitis for Dogs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The aromas of roasted turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, and fresh-baked sweets beckon both people and their pets to the holiday table. But before you let your dog dig in, make sure what you\u2019re feeding Fido is safe. Some of our favorite holiday dishes contain high levels of fat, salt, or other ingredients that can cause pancreatitis in dogs or kidney disease in dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start things off on the right paw this holiday season by practicing diligent pet safety, particularly when it pertains to holiday foods. Read on for important information from our team at The Vet Gal and Guys<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Understanding Pancreatitis in Dogs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your pet\u2019s pancreas produces important digestive enzymes as well as insulin, and when the organ becomes inflamed, we call it pancreatitis. Many things can cause pancreatitis in dogs, including diabetes, obesity, and hypothyroidism, but the primary cause is the overindulgence in high-fat foods. A diagnosis of pancreatitis<\/a> in dogs is confirmed with laboratory testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pancreatitis Symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pancreatitis is a painful condition<\/a> that can quickly escalate into a veterinary emergency. Please contact us or the nearest emergency veterinary center<\/a> if your pet exhibits these symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n