FAQ

Mild cases of esophagitis in dogs may heal within 3–7 days, while severe or chronic cases can require several weeks of treatment and monitoring.

Treatment for esophagitis in dogs depends on severity and underlying cause, typically involving dietary changes, acid suppressors, esophageal protectants, and pain management.

Esophagitis in dogs is inflammation and irritation of the esophagus, often caused by acid reflux, foreign bodies, medications, or trauma. It can lead to symptoms like regurgitation, pain when swallowing, drooling, and weight loss.

Veterinarians diagnose pancreatitis through physical exams, blood tests like feline pancreatic lipase (fPLI), abdominal ultrasound, and sometimes biopsy.

The three cardinal signs of pancreatitis in cats are decreased appetite, lethargy, and vomiting.

Vets diagnose pancreatitis using a combination of physical examination, lab tests like feline pancreatic lipase immunoreactivity (fPLI), and imaging such as ultrasound.

The three cardinal signs of pancreatitis in cats are decreased appetite, lethargy, and vomiting.

Vets diagnose pancreatitis in cats using a combination of physical exams, blood tests like feline pancreatic lipase (fPLI), and imaging such as ultrasound.

The three cardinal signs of pancreatitis in cats are decreased appetite, lethargy, and vomiting.

The life expectancy of a cat with pancreatitis depends on severity and treatment, but many cats recover and can live for years with proper care.