What's the best wet food diet for my cat with feline pancreatitis?

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  Answered By Claudia Fioravanti

  Veterinarian

  Published on May 23rd, 2019

  Hi, you can try something natural snd easy to digest such as almo nature chicken, chicken and shrimps , tuna in water etc however once things settle lexx should be gradually placed on a complete cat food diet. Hope this helps !

  

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  Answered By Dr. B. DVM, DACVIM (Oncology)

  Veterinarian

  Published on June 30th, 2018

  Pancreatitis can be challenging in kitties as it can be more difficult to diagnose then in dogs, be more "quiet" in its presentation, can cause sudden, more severe signs and also chronic, more mild signs, and is often a secondary condition due to another underlying disease process such as gastrointestinal disease. Often prescription diets are better for animals with chronic disease as they have better quality control. And the diet selected is often based on what is thought to be causing the pancreatitis (hypoallergenic vs new protein/carb sources vs low fat, etc.). With kitties it can sometimes take some diet trial to see what the individual cat likes. Some of the pet food companies (science diet for sure) will offer a free trial prescription diet through your veterinarian for a prescription food. Meaning you can get a free bag or free cans to try. Also most of these companies will allow the food to be returned if the cat doesn't like it. So it might be a good idea to check into this with your family vet. A good over the counter option for cats that have gi disease is natural balance as they have novel protein/carb options such as green pea/venison. I hope this helps and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

  

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  Answered By Christie Long, DVM

  Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

  Published on March 1st, 2018

  Oh my goodness, Berlioz is adorable! Cats with pancreatitis can live well for many years, with careful management. Usually they don't need supplementation with digestive enzymes. Usually we concentrate on managing the symptoms when they are present (i.e., where there is an acute crisis) which typically includes therapy with intravenous fluids, pain medications, and anti-nausea medications. The best diets are those that are easy to digest, and often these are diets labeled as "hypoallergenic". You might also consider adding on a medication to manage acid levels in the stomach, such as famotidine or omeprazole.

  

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