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*Yorkshire terriers, Labradors, Miniature Schnauzers and Miniature Poodles are predisposed
 
*Yorkshire terriers, Labradors, Miniature Schnauzers and Miniature Poodles are predisposed
 
*Middle-old aged dogs
 
*Middle-old aged dogs
*Increased risk with obesity, [[DM|diabetes mellitus]], [[Adrenal Glands - Pathology#Adrenal Hyperfunction|hyperadrenocorticalism]], prior [[Alimentary - Anatomy & Physiology|GIT]] disease or epilepsy (?treatment associated).
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*Increased risk with obesity, [[DM|diabetes mellitus]], [[Adrenal Glands - Pathology#Adrenal Hyperfunction|hyperadrenocorticalism]], prior [[Alimentary - Anatomy & Physiology|GIT]] disease or epilepsy.
 
*Male and speyed females > intact females.
 
*Male and speyed females > intact females.
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==Description==  
 
==Description==  
 
Is due to the activation of digestive enzymes within the pancreas leading to autodigestion of the gland. Can be referred to as Acute or chronic pancreatitis.  
 
Is due to the activation of digestive enzymes within the pancreas leading to autodigestion of the gland. Can be referred to as Acute or chronic pancreatitis.  
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