Clinical case of acute pancreatitis in dogs

At present the disease called pancreatitis has become widespread not only among humans, but also among animals, including dogs. It is not only difficult to diagnose, but also to treat. The main cause is considered to be improper feeding of the animal, which can include fatty feed, various spices, sweets, etc. Even the same irregular feeding regimen can lead to pancreatitis. To diagnose this disease, various scientists offer different methods of research: ranging from general and biochemical blood tests to ultrasound diagnostics of the abdominal cavity. We conducted a study of the clinical case of acute form of pancreatitis in the dog breed pug, aged 1 year and 3 months. The main clinical features of the disease were general weakness and frequent vomiting seen over several days. It was also found the main etiologic factor - the wrong feeding regimen of the young organism and formed as a result of this distorted appetite. Elevated hematocrit and erythrocytosis indicate dehydration. Moderate monocytosis and neutrophilia with a shift to the left, as well as lymphopenia are indicators of stress and significant inflammation. Concentration ability of the kidneys is not impaired, as evidenced by urine analysis. Hyperglycemia is possibly stress related. Hypercholesterolemia and increased ALP activity are the result of cholestasis syndrome. A decrease in the concentration of phosphorus, urea and creatinine may indicate a violation of feeding, namely a low-protein diet, possibly even starvation. A strong increase in the activity of the enzymes amylase and lipase, along with the history data and changes in the leukocyte formula, as well as ultrasound confirm the diagnosis of pancreatitis. The therapy included active intravenous infusion of solutions to maintain metabolic processes together with analgesics, namely 0.9 % sodium chloride solution - 300 ml per day (with the addition of 2 % lidocaine solution), Ringer's lactate solution - 154 ml per day, and drugs to reduce pain and the growth of pathogenic bacteria: serenia - 0.3 ml once a day, Sinulox - 0.3 ml, once a day. Infusion therapy was carried out at a constant rate using a perfuser. Diet therapy for pancreatitis is a fairly important link in any treatment regimen. At the end of the 3rd day in the hospital, Rocky began to drink water, it was recommended to give him a small amount (about a tablespoon) chopped and diluted with warm, boiled water, dietary food Gastro Intestinal Low Fat from Royal Canin.