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Does chronic pancreatitis in dogs mean that the pancreas is always inflamed?

April 26, 2017chronic inflamed mean pancreas pancreatitis Pets

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Does chronic pancreatitis in dogs mean that the pancreas is always inflamed?

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No it does not mean it is always inflamed. Chronic means it can and most likely will happen again. When it flares up again then the pancreas is inflamed and is painful. A vet should see your dog immediately when this happens. Otherwise your dog is not in any pain.