Section: Follow-up
Optimal treatment for your cat requires a combination of home and professional veterinary care. Follow-up can be critical.
Follow-up for acute pancreatitis often includes:
Administer as directed any medications prescribed by your veterinarian and contact your veterinarian promptly if you have difficulty treating your cat.
Follow dietary recommendations for your cat made by your veterinarian. Cats with pancreatitis often are placed on a low-fat diet and should not be fed table scraps.
Consider a weight loss program for obese cats because obesity may predispose to pancreatitis.
Keep your cat under close supervision so that it cannot get into and eat garbage.
Observe your cat's activity level, appetite and watch for vomiting or diarrhea. Also watch for signs of abdominal pain (difficulty getting comfortable), vomiting, loss of appetite or other abnormalities.
Actual prescribed follow-up will depend on the severity of your cat's disease, response to therapy and your veterinarian's recommendations.
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