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I have a mini schnauzer, his breed is unfortunately predisposed to pancreatitis. It's also a fairly common issue for any dog breed. This has led me to dig a bit into pancreas issues for dogs.

Thought this was an interesting article, the theory is that dogs are suited to eat protein and fat. It's grains and processed foods that causes the elevation of fat in the blood.

Causes of Pancreatitis in Dogs - Why Dry Food is an Enemy to The Pancreas

If you have read part one of our series on pancreatitis in dogs, you will be well versed on what the pancreas does, the symptoms of pancreatitis, diagnosis,

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the more carbohydrates you consume, the less fat is consumed by the mitochondria and the net result is an elevation of blood fat.

Here's another, it explains a similar analysis.

My Pet Nutritionist | Pancreatitis: Natural Guide for Pets

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