Pancreatitis: Protect Your Pup This Holiday Season, with Cat Jepson

Before you give your dog that piece of cooked turkey skin this holiday season, listen to this conversation with canine nutritionist and pet health coach, Cat Jepson, all about pancreatitis!

Pancreatitis is a serious condition that requires immediate attention from your vet, but there are some things that you can do to help prevent and manage it with the appropriate diet!

Cat and I cover:

* What the pancreas is, and what is happening when pancreatitis hits

* Common symptoms of pancreatitis to keep an eye out for

* Potential causes of pancreatitis, whether you are feeding kibble or fresh food 

* How to think about Essential Fatty Acids for a dog with pancreatitis

* And why a DIY approach to your dog’s diet may be the most helpful approach to manage a pancreatitis flare-up, and to prevent it

To connect with Cat about her courses and all of her other offerings, please visit her Instagram https://instagram.com/bemoredog.nutrition

Cat also has her own podcast, My Dog Made Me Do It…Naturally! She talks with pet parents and professionals about navigating their journeys with their pets into the world of natural health. So, be sure to check that out wherever you listen to podcasts!

I hope this was helpful for you! If you want to know more about pancreatitis and how you might be able to support it through diet, Dr Conor Brady’s book Feeding Dogs, as well as his website https://dogsfirst.ie  are really informative. He raises interesting questions around whether or not high carbs in the diet might actually be just as problematic as fats when it comes to pancreatitis, so check out his work for some other perspectives. There are also helpful resources on the Dogs Naturally Magazine website https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/

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OK, let’s go!

*Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your own veterinarian or doctor.