My dog ate peanut butter. How to avoid pancreatitis after eating fat?

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My beagle is fairly old and has had pancreatitis in the past due to consumption of too much fat (usually in the form of peanut butter). He just ate a whole peanut butter sandwich and I'm worried that he'll suffer another bout of pancreatitis and won't recover. Is there anything I can do to lower the chances of this happening or do I just have to wait and hope for the best?

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Oh no. That was not very wise of him to eat all that peanut butter. Unfortunately whats done is done. The best thing you can do now is to feed him a very low fat diet for the next 7 days. I would recommend the Hill's Science diet I/D low fat. Boiled plain chicken and rice can be given tonight if you can't make it to your vet right away, but after that go with the prescription food only, then slowly transition him back to his normal diet. You will need a prescription from your vet to purchase the food at your local pet store. Best of luck with your Beagle and I sure hope he doesn't have another episode of pancreatitis. Best wishes and take care.

My dog ate peanut butter. How to avoid pancreatitis after eating fat?

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