{"id":437,"date":"2021-11-04T15:07:21","date_gmt":"2021-11-04T19:07:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.truecareveterinaryhospital.com\/blog\/?p=437"},"modified":"2021-11-04T15:07:22","modified_gmt":"2021-11-04T19:07:22","slug":"pet-pancreatitis-during-the-holiday-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.truecareveterinaryhospital.com\/blog\/pet-pancreatitis-during-the-holiday-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Pet Pancreatitis During the Holiday Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The best holiday traditions often revolve around family, friends, and good food. Sneaking treats to your pet during the festivities might seem harmless, but in fact, can lead to a potentially dangerous condition called pancreatitis. The team at True Care Veterinary Hospital<\/a> is here to explain more about pancreatitis in pets so you can do your best to avoid this painful problem this holiday season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Is Pancreatitis?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The pancreas is an organ that makes insulin and enzymes to break down food. Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas, a painful condition that can lead to tissue damage. Causes can include infection, exposure to toxins, or abdominal injury. It can also occur without a specific cause, particularly in some breeds that are more genetically prone to it. A common trigger for this condition in pets is eating high-fat foods, such as ham drippings, turkey skin, or bacon grease, which is why pancreatitis commonly occurs around the holidays<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do I Know If My Pet Has Pancreatitis?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Common symptoms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n