Despite the fact that pancreatitis is a disease commonly encountered in first opinion practice, diagnosis can be far from straightforward, as Iwan Burgener describes in a paper that focuses on the pros and cons of the diagnostic options available.
Diabetes mellitus can have far-reaching effects on the body’s metabolism; Dr. Vandendriessche offers a common-sense approach to the patient and reviews how careful dietary choice, along with lifestyle changes, can help achieve optimal control of the problem.
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency is a debilitating disease which is underdiagnosed in dogs; María-Dolores Tabar Rodríguez discusses the condition, its diagnosis and treatment.
Feline pancreatitis is one of the most commonly encountered diseases in small animal practice. Professor Allenspach offers a brief overview of the disease and discusses a holistic approach to treatment.
Imaging of the liver and pancreas can offer invaluable information when investigating possible diseases linked to these organs; Laurent Blond reviews the options.
A jaundiced cat is not a diagnosis, but rather the starting point for the clinician to investigate the possible underlying causes. Professor Craig Webb explains his approach to such cases.
Elevated liver enzymes on routine biochemistry screens are a daily occurrence in small animal practice; Jordi Puig discusses how he decides if such findings are significant or not.
Chronic hepatitis is a common disease in dogs but can often go undetected, especially in the early stages; Cynthia Webster presents an overview of the disease, with an emphasis on the diagnostic and treatment options.