Pancreas

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency

This occurs mainly in German Shepherds. It is usually treated by providing a highly digestible diet (low fat and fibre) and giving pancreatin, which contains a mixture of protease, lipase and amylase enzymes. The most effective form is a powder or granules which are sprinkled on the food. It may be necessary to give a H2 blocker such as cimetidine to stop acid breakdown of the enzymes in the stomach.

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