The pancreas is a vital organ that produces enzymes that help in food digestion, as well as hormones (like insulin) that help regulate blood sugar. The pancreas’ vital function is usually undervalued ...

I am continually amazed at the breakthroughs in medicine occurring so frequently. In veterinary medicine, we will soon have a new treatment for pancreatitis. Pancreatitis, seen most often in older ...

As pet owners, we cherish our furry companions and want to keep them healthy. One serious health issue that can affect both dogs and cats is pancreatitis, an inflammation of the pancreas that can lead ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2021. Q: Max, our 7-year-old terrier mix, lost his energy, stopped eating ...

Some holiday foods should stay out of your dog's food bowl. These are several traditional holiday foods you should never feed ...

The holidays bring rich food, decorations, guests, and travel. They also bring a spike in preventable emergencies. A little ...

Q Over the holidays my 9-year-old dog developed pancreatitis. We had always fed him treats from the turkey and ham with no problem, but not this year. He is now on a weight-control dog food. What ...

Pancreatitis refers to inflammation of the pancreas, an organ located in the back of the upper abdomen, behind the stomach, that secretes hormones and digestive juices. The condition can occur as a ...