Our dog tested positive for pancreatitis after vonitting a small amount of blood 2 days ago. She seems to be herself from an energy perspective and has not thrown up since. Because there was blood would this be considered a severe case of pancreatitis? Will she always be prone to more episodes of pancreatitis? We believe she is around 6 or 7. 25 pounds and a mixed breed. Can dogs live a long healthy life after an developing pancreatitis?

Updated On August 13th, 2017

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 26 lbs

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

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Dogs can live a healthy and normal life with pancreatitis, although symptoms may seem severe when a crisis happens, it is usually very treatable. the presence of blood in the vomiting does not indicate that her case is more severe than others but nonetheless almost every dog that has been diagnosed with pancreatitis will be prone to these crisis in the future, although with being very strict with the prescription diet you can minimize those episodes to a minimum.

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