The pancreas is a vital organ that produces enzymes that help in food digestion, as well as hormones (like insulin) that help regulate blood sugar. The pancreas’ vital function is usually undervalued ...

Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conditionally approved the first pancreatitis treatment for dogs. On November 15, the FDA approved Panoquell-CA1 for “…management of clinical ...

I am continually amazed at the breakthroughs in medicine occurring so frequently. In veterinary medicine, we will soon have a new treatment for pancreatitis. Pancreatitis, seen most often in older ...

As pet owners, we cherish our furry companions and want to keep them healthy. One serious health issue that can affect both dogs and cats is pancreatitis, an inflammation of the pancreas that can lead ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2021. Q: Max, our 7-year-old terrier mix, lost his energy, stopped eating ...

Q Over the holidays my 9-year-old dog developed pancreatitis. We had always fed him treats from the turkey and ham with no problem, but not this year. He is now on a weight-control dog food. What ...

Don't feed dogs turkey or desserts, vets warn. Turkey can cause pancreatitis. Safe foods include carrots, sweet potatoes and ...

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - A Parkersburg veterinarian is warning pet owners to think twice before sharing holiday meals with their furry companions this Thanksgiving.