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Engelstalig artikel dat ingaat op de werking van de
pancreas, de symptomen van ancreatitis bij de kat, de
diagnose en de behandeling ervan.
“Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) is a common
gastrointestinal disorder in dogs and cats. In the past, the
incidence of pancreatitis in cats was thought to be low, but
recent studies suggest the contrary. The true incidence of
the disease is unknown, however, as many dogs and cats have
mild disease and are not presented to a veterinarian.
Unfortunately, many cases of pancreatitis in cats go
undiagnosed due to the nonspecific, vague clinical signs,
and the lack of a highly sensitive and specific diagnostic
test. However, a new test has become available that may
improve our ability to achieve a diagnosis of this elusive
disease in cats...”
(Bron: Manhattan Cat
Specialists)
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