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===Laboratory Tests===
===Laboratory Tests===
'''Haematology''': Leucocytosis and an increased PCV due to dehydration.
'''Haematology''':
*Leucocytosis
*Increased PCV due to dehydration
*Thrombocytopaenia
*Neutrophilia and a left shift
'''Biochemistry''':
'''Biochemistry''':
However these findings are generally subjective so radiography is used to rule out differentials.
However these findings are generally subjective so radiography is used to rule out differentials.
'''Abdominal Ultrasound''': Highly specific with a sensitivity of 70% in dogs and 30% in cats. Findings include:
'''Abdominal Ultrasound''': Highly specific with a sensitivity of 70% in dogs and 30% in cats but is operator-dependant. Findings include:
*Pancreatic enlargement
*Pancreatic enlargement
*Peritoneal effusion
*Peritoneal effusion
*Omental and pancreatic haemorrhages
*Omental and pancreatic haemorrhages
*Areas of fat necrosis
*Areas of fat necrosis
However a biopsy should be taken to provide evidence of inflammation.
==Treatment==
==Treatment==
In most patients that have one episode, they may only need to avoid fatty foods. Recurrent hypertriglyceridaemia may need pharmacological intervention.
In most patients that have one episode, they may only need to avoid fatty foods. Recurrent hypertriglyceridaemia may need pharmacological intervention.
==Prognosis==
==Prognosis==
The disease varies widely and the prognosis can vary from dull recovery to death despite the presenting signs. Generally if the case is single episode and uncomplicated then most patients make a good recovery.
The disease varies widely and the prognosis can vary from full recovery to death despite the presenting signs. Generally if the case is single episode and uncomplicated then most patients make a good recovery.
==References==
==References==