What can I safely add to my dog's food for pancreatitis weight gain?

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Capone has had chronic pancreatitis for 2 years started on prescription food but did not do well. I home cook for him combinations of oatmeal blueberries skinless chicken breast beef liver lean hamburger meat broccoli cauliflower sweet potatos squash chicken broth Etc in 5 small meals per day equal to the intake for a dog his size but because of the low fat content he continues to lose weight. is there a whey protein or something I can safely add to his food to help him gain weight back? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 12 years and 5 months old | 95 lbs

Rodrigo Roca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, sorry to hear about Capone. Yes there are protein supplements that can be added to food, however, these are typically better formulated by a nutritionist. Additionally, his weight loss may not be from the food itself but more so from his chronic pancreatitis or this could be signs that there is something else going on with him. If his weight loss continues, he may need to have more extensive diagnostics to look for evidence of other diseases. With chronic pancreatitis, he could eventually develop a deficiency in pancreatic enzymes that help digest food, and he may actually not be absorbing all of the nutrients in his diet. Talk with your veterinarian about testing for exocrine pancreas insufficiency (EPI) and consulting with a nutritionist. Hope this helps and best of luck.

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