Dealing with pancreatitis in cats and dogs

Background: Pancreatitis can be challenging from a diagnostic and management point of view in both canine and feline patients. Aim of the article: This article considers the differences in anatomy and pathophysiology between dogs and cats and discusses a practical approach to these cases in the clinic. It also highlights when it's appropriate to manage these cases the same way, as well as the critical times when clinicians should remember that cats aren't just small dogs.