My dog has high lipase but normal amylase. Is it pancreatitis?

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Does a high Lipase level (2824) on a blood test mean that my dog has pancreatitis if the Amylase level is normal? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 2 years and 5 months old | 6 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. Just because a Lipase is elevated does not automatically indicate that a dog has pancreatitis. Serum lipase and even amylase can increase with multiple other causes, not just pancreatitis. This is why it is difficult to diagnose pancreatitis based on these levels alone. If Diesel is symptomatic for pancreatitis with these values, I would have additional testing performed to help confirm pancreatitis. I would even consider an abdominal ultrasound if possible. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

My dog has high lipase but normal amylase. Is it pancreatitis?

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