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'''Peritoneal dialysis''': May be of value in removing toxic material in certain cases, especially if pancreatitis has been diagnosed by exploratory laparotomy.
 
'''Peritoneal dialysis''': May be of value in removing toxic material in certain cases, especially if pancreatitis has been diagnosed by exploratory laparotomy.
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'''Diet changes''': Small amounts of water offered once the patient has stopped vomiting. Food can be gradually introduced with a low protein and fat content as these are more likely to cause signs. Fat can be further introduced if symptoms ahve still not returned. If sugns reoccur then further starvation should be carried out. Total parenteral nutrition can be used to sustain animals that are unable to tolerate food at all.
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'''Diet changes''': Small amounts of water offered once the patient has stopped vomiting. Food can be gradually introduced with a low protein and fat content as these are more likely to cause signs. Fat can be further introduced if symptoms have still not returned. If signs reoccur then further starvation should be carried out. Total parenteral nutrition can be used to sustain animals that are unable to tolerate food at all.
    
'''Supportive care''':
 
'''Supportive care''':
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