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Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency - Cat (view source)
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==Description==
==Description==
A rare disease in cats but can occur following [[Pancreatitis, Chronic Interstitial|chronic pancreatitis]].
A rare disease in cats but can occur following [[Pancreatitis, Chronic Interstitial|chronic pancreatitis]].
===Clinical signs===
===Clinical signs===
Weight loss and muscle wastage are usually seen in assosiation with EPI. Diarrhoea and steatorrhoea are also common. Hair coat is often in a poor condition and Cats presenting with EPI may also have concurrent Diabetes mellitus.
Weight loss and muscle wastage are usually seen in assosiation with EPI. Diarrhoea and steatorrhoea are also common.Cats presenting with EPI may also have concurrent Diabetes mellitus. Cats may present with a wet, greasy looking body coat particularly around the perineal area this may be as a result of fatty stained soiling or EPI may have a greasy and generally poor body coat
===Laboratory Tests===
===Laboratory Tests===
Routine hamatology and biochemistry are often unremarkable in cats with EPI.
Routine hamatology and biochemistry are often unremarkable in cats with EPI.
Serum concentrations of cobalamin are often decreased. Serum folate concentrations may also be decreased due to concurrent [[Inflammatory Bowel Disease|Inflammatory bowel disease]] or Intestinal lymphoma.
Serum concentrations of cobalamin are often decreased. Serum folate concentrations may also be decreased due to concurrent [[Inflammatory Bowel Disease|Inflammatory bowel disease]] or Intestinal lymphoma.
The most sensitive and specific test for the diagnosis of EPI is the '''TLI''' serum assay. The values are greatly reduced as compared to normal animals. Values '''<2µg/l''' in dogs are considered diagnostic. This test must be carried out after withdrawing food for several hours.
The most sensitive and specific test for the diagnosis for feline EPI is the '''fTLI''' serum assay. The values are greatly reduced as compared to normal animals. Values '''<2µg/l''' in cats are considered diagnostic. This test must be carried out after withdrawing food for several hours.
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