My dog has pancreatitis. What's the right diet and treatment options?

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My dog was diagnosed with pancreatitis. One vet said she might need surgery. The other vet said it was mild and she's a little dehydrated. So they kept her for 2 days and one night on a IV. She ate, and I was told she can go home. One vet said, bland diet boiled chicken and rice for 3 days and than transition her back to her regular food (Nature's Logic). Also I was given medication for diarrhea and a pills for pain. One vet said: she should be on Hills ID for the rest of her life. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 6 years and 9 months old | 24 lbs

Dr. Macartney, BVet Med, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

I am very sorry you are dealing with these issues and differing medical approaches to Zoe's care. The short answer is that pancreatitis is a disease which can be approached in many ways, and none of the advise given is wrong. Only different opinions. I personally prefer hills ID low fat for pancreatitis or boiled boneless chicken breast and steamed rice. Pain relief medication, medication for diarrhoea and also anti-nausea medication are all very helpful medications to treat pancreatitis. Pancreatitis can be a chronic disease and dogs need a change to their diet for a week, months, to even for life. It depends how well Zoe's pancreas heals in the next few weeks. I personally have never had to surgically treat a pancreatitis case, and find medical control the best course of action. The cases I have seen usually present with acute signs which require a short hospital stay to stablize. The dogs then go home with some degree of chronic pancreatitis which may or may not present with flare-ups and return visits to the hospital. I hope this is helpful and that Zoe feels better soon.

My dog has pancreatitis. What's the right diet and treatment options?

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