The Pet Health & Nutrition Center Q&AAnswer
Sep 09, 2023 - 08:40 AM
This can be a very complicated issue. There is a question as to whether the diabetes mellitus causes the pancreatitis or whether, conversely, the pancreatitis leads to diabetes mellitus as there is evidence to support both scenarios. In addition, diabetic cases with pancreatitis are at risk of developing exocrine pancreatic insufficiency in the following months to years, which can complicate your dog's management further. This is an issue we will have to work more closely with you to find the best diet and supplement protocol for your dog and entails more than can be addressed in this question and answer format. I encourage you to fill out the form on our Contact Us page so we have more information and can better assist you with this issue.
