Pancreatic Disease Flashcards
1
Q
Possible aetiologies of EPI
A
- Secondary to chronic pancreatitis (most common in cats)
- Pancreatic acing atrophy (most common in dogs)
- Pancreatic duct obstruction
- Pancreatic aplasia/hypoplasia (rare)
2
Q
How much of the exocirine pancreas must be lost before clinical EPI will become apparent?
A
90%
3
Q
What side effect has been reported with pancreatic enzyme supplementation in dogs with EPI?
A
Oral bleeding