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Section: Overview
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) is a disorder in which the pancreas does not produce an adequate amount of digestive enzymes. This deficiency results in maldigestion (poor digestion) and malabsorption (poor absorption). EPI is most commonly found in German shepherd dogs, but can be seen in any breed. It is rare in cats.EPI is seen most commonly in young dogs secondary to pancreatic acinar atrophy (a decrease in the enzyme producing cells of the pancreas). EPI, however, can occur in older animals secondary to chronic pancreatitis (pancreatic inflammation).General Causes
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