Pancreatitis in dogs
Inflammation of the pancreas, the organ that helps digest food and control blood sugar, which can be sudden or recurring. It causes vomiting, abdominal pain, loss of appetite and lethargy, and can become serious.
1 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Pancreatitis, including Miniature Schnauzer. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 13.3 to 13.3 years.
Pancreatitis in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- metabolic condition
- Breeds affected
- 1 of the 155 breeds we track
- Severity (as scored)
- Standard hereditary condition
Plain-English definitions of these terms are on the glossary. On the Breed Health Score, Pancreatitis is weighted as a standard hereditary condition within a breed's overall burden. This describes how our data weights the condition, not a diagnosis.
Breeds commonly associated with Pancreatitis (1), ranked by health score
Related metabolic conditions
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Note. Breed associations are compiled from RVC VetCompass / AKC / PDSA and are indicative, not a diagnosis or veterinary advice. Browse all conditions or the breed directory.