Moraiti K. PhD Student, Clinic of Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Thessaly, Karditsa, Greece
Pitropaki M. Veterinarian, Clinic of Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Thessaly, Karditsa, Greece
Del Baldo F. Veterinarian, Clinic of Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Thessaly, Karditsa, Greece
Fracassi F. Junior Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Bologna, Italy
Karra D. PhD Student, Clinic of Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Thessaly, Karditsa, Greece
Vaggeli V. Undergraduate Student, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Thessaly, Karditsa, Greece
Steiner J.M. Regents Professor and University Distinguished Professor, GI Lab, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA
Xenoulis P. Associate Professor, Clinic of Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Thessaly, Karditsa, Greece and Adjunct Assistant Professor, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA
Introduction
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is the most common disorder of the endocrine pancreas, whereas pancreatitis and exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) are the disorders of the exocrine pancreas. The aim of this study was to describe the prevalence of pancreatitis and EPI in cats with DM.
Materials and methods
A total of 20 cats were enrolled into this study. Serum Spec fPL and fTLI concentrations were measured to screen for pancreatitis and EPI, respectively, from serum samples collected from the initial presentation as well as from the reexaminations.
Results
Serum Spec fPL was indicative of pancreatitis (≥5.4 μg/L) in 10/20 (50%) cats and fTLI was indicative of EPI (≤8 μg/L) in 1/20 (5%) cats with DM. Serum Spec fPL and fTLI were within the grey zone in 7/20 (35%) and 0/20 cats with DM, respectively.
Conclusions
The prevalence of pancreatitis in cats with DM is high, while a smaller percentage of cats develop EPI.
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