Pancreas

In addition to being affected by inflammation and tumors, the pancreas can also malfunction, resulting in a pancreatic insufficiency. This is observed in young animals in the form of excessive weight loss accompanied by polyphagia. Periods of diarrhea alternate with periods of constipation. In fact, the pancreas is incapable of secreting the enzymes needed for digestion. Therefore, the dog does not properly digest the food he ingests. Enzyme supplements and an adapted diet of highly digestible food help treat this disorder.

The pancreas is also where insulin is produced and just as in humans, inadequate production can lead to diabetes. Diabetes is treated with daily insulin shots at fixed times.

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