It’s a tiny organ with the potential for serious health problems. Pancreatitis tops the list of life-threatening conditions.

By Tom Ewing

Your cat’s pancreas is a relatively small organ, yet the role it plays in sustaining her life is immense. Indeed, her very existence depends on a properly functioning pancreas, and any disease or injury that significantly compromises its efficiency is very likely to prove fatal.

The most common signs of feline pancreatitis are lethargy, loss of appetite, dehydration and low body temperature. Seek veterinary attention.

According to Richard Goldstein, DVM, assistant professor of small animal medicine at Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, disorders of the pancreas — while fewer in number and less common than those affecting most other organs — can be especially deadly. Consequently, cat owners should be acquainted with the structure of the pancreas, the important role that it plays, and the clinical signs associated with…

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