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ACVIM consensus statement on pancreatitis in cats
Marnin A Forman1, Joerg M Steiner2, P Jane Armstrong3
1Cornell University Veterinary Specialists, Stamford, Connecticut, USA.
Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine
|February 15, 2021
Summary
Diagnosing feline pancreatitis is possible with integrated clinical and diagnostic data, though chronic cases pose greater management challenges than acute ones. Veterinary clinicians can use this evidence-based summary for improved patient care.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Comparative Pathology
Background:
- Feline pancreatitis, despite frequent diagnosis, presents ongoing challenges in diagnosis and treatment.
- Limited understanding of spontaneous feline pancreatitis etiology and pathogenesis exists.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize current literature on feline pancreatitis, covering etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management.
- To provide evidence-based and expert-consensus recommendations for veterinary clinicians.
Main Methods:
- A panel of 8 veterinary specialists (internal medicine, radiology, clinical pathology, anatomic pathology) reviewed peer-reviewed literature.
- Expert consensus was used to supplement evidence where data was lacking.
Main Results:
- Abundant literature exists on human pancreatitis and some experimental feline data, but limited research on spontaneous feline pancreatitis etiology and pathogenesis.
- Diagnosis of feline pancreatitis is well-supported by literature, while evidence for effective management strategies, especially for chronic cases, is scarce.
Conclusions:
- Antemortem diagnosis of feline pancreatitis is achievable by integrating clinical and diagnostic findings.
- Acute feline pancreatitis is more readily diagnosed than chronic pancreatitis.
- While both acute and chronic forms can be managed, treatment protocols for chronic pancreatitis are less defined.
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