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==[[Gastric Ulceration - Donkey|'''Gastric ulceration''']]==

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==[[Pancreatitis - Donkey|'''Pancreatitis''']]==

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~~'''~~[[Pancreatitis - Donkey|~~Pancreatitis]]~~

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Pancreatitis has occurred at a low incidence at [http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/ The Donkey Sanctuary] and is believed to be associated with hepatopathy and hyperlipaemia in donkeys on a generous diet. Clinical signs include abdominal pain, dullness

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~~and inappetence.~~ '''~~Amylase and lipase assays~~''' may be useful for diagnosis. Chronic fibrosing pancreatitis has been seen occasionally, but more usually acute necrotising pancreatitis causing sudden death has been diagnosed at ''post-mortem''. Principles of treatment include '''antibiotics, analgesia and fluid therapy''' to restore hydration and prevent hyperlipaemia.

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