Medically Reviewed by Amy Flowers, DVM on February 13, 2024Written by Lori M. King, PhDWhat Is Pancreatitis in Dogs?Pancreatitis is the medical word for inflammation (swelling and pain) in the pancreas. The pancreas is an organ next to your dog’s stomach that...
There’s a weight problem in America and it isn’t just affecting humans.The most recent statistics classify the majority of dogs in the U.S.—56%—as overweight or obese. While that makes obesity a major health crisis for dogs, it’s a problem that’s often overlooked, as...
Pancreatitis in Dogs The pancreas is part of the endocrine and digestive system, which is integral for the digestion of foods, producing the enzymes that digest food, and producing insulin. When a condition occurs to cause inflammation of the pancreas, the flow of...
Hourglass figures aren’t only for Marilyn Monroe and a goal for women everywhere: Your pet should have an hourglass figure too. Most pets these days are overweight, even if many of their owners are in denial about it. “I don’t think pet owners truly...