Not a Copycat: Why Cats Are Not Small Dogs When It Comes to Pancreatic Disease

Feline pancreatic disease encompasses a spectrum of conditions that range from acute to chronic disease. Diagnosis can be challenging. The session is designed to clarify the best way to diagnose pancreatic diseases in cats, understand the basics of treatment, and highlight the differences between dogs and cats with pancreatic diseases. Case examples will help highlight the different conditions.

Objective #1: Learn the methods available for the diagnosis of feline pancreatic diseases.

Objective #2: Understand that acute and chronic pancreatitis are likely a spectrum of disease rather than separate conditions in the cat.

Objective #3: Understand the treatment options available for pancreatic diseases in cats.

Objective #4: Learn about complications associated with acute and chronic pancreatitis in cats.