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 ...

Often when veterinarians see pancreatitis in a dog, there has been a specific food trigger. This means that the pet becomes sick after a meal of something very rich and fatty. I would say that the top ...

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 ...

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – When Alan Levine’s usually fun, full-of-life dog Macy began to act lethargic and listless, he knew something was wrong but he never dreamed that the sudden change in his ...

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 ...

Q: Max, our 7-year-old terrier mix, lost his energy, stopped eating and started vomiting. His veterinarian diagnosed pancreatitis and hospitalized him for treatment. How can we prevent this from ...