Although routine blood tests can lead to a suspicion of pancreatitis, a specific blood test (called 'canine pancreatic lipase') needs to be performed to fully support the diagnosis. An ultrasound scan is very important in making a diagnosis of pancreatitis.
How do they test a dog for pancreatitis?
Certain breeds of dogs seem to be predisposed to developing this problem. The most sensitive and specific test for diagnosing exocrine pancreatic insufficiency is determination of the trypsin-like immunoreactivity (TLI) in a serum sample (liquid component of blood) .
Is it hard to diagnose pancreatitis in dogs?
The diagnosis of acute pancreatitis can be difficult because clinical signs and results of diagnostic testing are often nonspecific.
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