Pancreatic Enzymes For Dogs Side Effects
1 tablet or teaspoonful 2 8g teaspoonful with each meal.
Pancreatic enzymes for dogs side effects. Precautions discontinue use in animals with symptoms of sensitivity. Pancreplus is a pancreatic enzyme concentrate of porcine origin. Epi is a disease that causes destruction of the enzyme producing part of the pancreas and is most common in german shepherd dogs but can occur in other dog breeds and in cats. Side effects safety when taken by mouth.
Pancreatitis or inflammation and swelling of the pancreas is a painful and seldom understood affliction that affects dogs worldwide. Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency epi is a disease where dogs cannot make their own digestive enzymes. May cause oral mucosal irritation. Do not give two doses at one time.
When ready to use thaw and serve the raw pancreas with the dog s food. In dogs and cats with pancreatic damage or a specific disease called exocrine pancreatic insufficiency epi the pancreas is unable to produce enough enzymes. Most dogs make their own enzymes with their pancreas. A pancreatic enzyme concentrate of porcine origin fortified with vitamins a d 3 and e.
For example dogs with pancreatitis an inflammation of the pancreas may need added digestive enzymes because the pancreas does not function as well as it needs to. It is indicated for use as a digestive aid in replacement therapy where digestion of protein carbohydrate and fat is inadequate due to exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. Pancrezyme powder is a prescription only product that contains pancreatic enzymes and this product is prescribed for dogs who suffer from maldigestion syndrome or whose bodies do not produce needed quantities of pancreatic enzymes on their own and need a supplemental dose. If a dose of pancreatic enzyme is missed skip the dose and resume your regular schedule.
Dogs with epi are unable to gain weight despite a big appetite and have loose or greasy stool or diarrhea. Rarely dogs have a very serious condition that makes them unable to digest food and extract the necessary nutrition from it. However there are illnesses and conditions that can limit the ability of the pancreas to do its job. High doses of pancreatic enzyme.
A digestive aid in replacement therapy where digestion of protein carbohydrate and fat is inadequate due to exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. While spontaneous canine pancreatitis is not particularly well understood veterinarians do have an idea of the causes that contribute to this condition its related conditions and symptoms and treatment methods. 2 3 tablets or 1 teaspoonful 2 8g teaspoonful with each meal. Raw pancreas can be frozen for several months without losing potency.