Tis the Season — for Pancreatitis

Many dogs get sick from this dangerous condition at holiday time. Here’s how to prevent it.

Published: October 20, 2020

Pancreatitis — Dogs and Christmas cookies do not go together.
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At Thanksgiving and Christmastime (not to mention Easter), the Foster Hospital for Small Animals at Tufts University sees a surge in cases of very sick dogs who have lost their appetite and are often vomiting as well as having bouts of diarrhea. Moreover, their abdomens are extremely sensitive to touch; any pressure causes pain. The […]