My dog had pancreatitis. Is his 231 lipase enzyme level normal?

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My dog had pancreatitis before,ive just brought him to the vet to retest his lypase enzyme, the result was 231u/l,is that normal? Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua (Long Coat) | Male

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

It depends on the lab reference range of the lab used. A labs reference range for Lipase can be quite variable but it generally is around 200-1800 through Idexx and Antech's normal range is from 77-695. So in any case, your pets value is normal. The best way to help prevent future pancreatitis issues with your pet is to keep him on a low fat diet. I would recommend Hill's I/D low fat for long term management. Best of luck with Rocky moving forward. Take care!

My dog had pancreatitis. Is his 231 lipase enzyme level normal?

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