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(different colors—keep track of who gets which one), and the enzyme supplementation): weight loss despite an increased
colors will appear in the feces to identify whose is abnormal. appetite; increased volume and/or frequency of feces; eating
• If treatment is not working or symptoms are different from those feces, dirt, or other foreign materials; flatulence; frequently
expected for exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, you may want to “growling” stomach (borborygmus); and poor haircoat quality.
VetBooks.ir an internal medicine specialist (directories: www.acvim.org or ROUTINE FOLLOW-UP
speak to your veterinarian about seeking a second opinion with
• Follow-up appointments are typically scheduled to monitor
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[Europe]). progress. Treatment may be adjusted based on findings at
follow-up visits. Once the condition is stable and symptoms
DON’Ts are gone, rechecks are usually annual or semiannual.
• Do not postpone visiting your veterinarian if you observe any
symptoms of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency in your dog or Other information that may be useful: “How-To” Client Education
cat. Prolonged malnutrition can have severe effects. Sheet:
• Do not give medication that you have at home that has been • How to Collect a Fecal Sample
prescribed for human use; some of these may interfere with
treatment and cause even more severe problems.

WHEN TO CALL YOUR VETERINARIAN
• If you cannot keep a scheduled appointment
• If you are unable to give pancreatic enzymes or medication as
directed
• If your dog or cat is not improving after treatment begins
SIGNS TO WATCH FOR
• As general signs of illness that could indicate uncontrolled
exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, or a totally different disorder
that partially mimics exocrine pancreatic insufficiency: lethargy,
weakness, vomiting, hiding more than usual, aggressiveness, Practice Stamp or Name & Address
and other behavior changes.
• Signs of uncontrolled exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, warranting
a recheck and adjustment to treatment (increase or change

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From Cohn and Côté: Clinical Veterinary Advisor, 4th edition. Copyright © 2020 by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.