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WHAT’s IN Interview with Jizue

“Darkness is too deep” in the TV anime “Hoshiai no Sora”, which no one could have imagined just from looking at its adorable art style. We have paid a visit to the world of the music that amplified its unusual charm.

These fourteen-year-old teenage boys, who are burdened with all sorts of pains and worries, get closer to each other and grow up through their activities in a soft tennis club. The TV animation “Hoshiai no Sora” is a series that aspires to explore real-life problems, such as the suffering of children who are abused by their parents or have monster parents, as well as LGBT issues, which had until this point never been addressed directly in sports animes.

The ones in charge of this work’s soundtrack was Jizue, an instrumental band from Kyoto, which produces technical and emotional, groove-like and lyrical melodies and assemblies that have a sense of jazz, rock and post-rock to them. Their music provides a freshness that was not present in anime music until now. Coupled with the individuality of the series itself, they achieved a collaboration between the animation and the sound, which remains firm in people’s ears and hearts.

Jizue claims this is their first time making soundtrack. We have asked the guitarist Inoue Norimasa, the composer of all the tracks, and the pianist Katagi Kie about the productions’ behind the scenes.

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A series of surprising developments… “What will this story be about?!”

――First of all, how were your impressions when you actually watched the animation of “Hoshiai no Sora”?

Inoue Norimasa: Before we made the tracks, the staff told us that “it will be roughly this kind of story”, so we had imagined our own versions, but it had a “darkness” to it that went far beyond our expectations, so to say…

Katagi Kie: Right, like the father of the protagonist, Katsuragi Maki-kun… He has a deep darkness inside him.

Inoue: Really disturbing things come with each episode. I thought that was amazing. “This kind of worldbuilding is also possible in anime!” I thought, and became intrigued by in it every week.

Katagi: When I was showed the key visuals for the series, my first impression was that it was a beautiful work. But when Inoue-kun showed us the soundtrack production’s order sheet that he had brought back with him to Kyoto, containing the images of each track that the director and the others had written, we found that there were many words expressing very disconcerting feelings in it. “What kind of story will this one be?” I thought. When I watched the broadcast, I was surprised that there were several even more shocking things in it.

――What was the most impressive scene to you?

Inoue: The most disturbing scene… Sorry for starting it with a disturbing one, though (laughs), but to me, that would be the flashback scene where Ameno Itsuki-kun’s mother poured boiling water on his back when he was a baby. It made me sad, like, “Don’t come with something so realistic in this age where child abandonment and abuse are in the news”. Another one was the part where they decide on new front-rear pairs for the club. I like the way it portrays Maki-kun’s genius throughout the episode. It’s also good that all the characters are adorable.

Katagi: To me, as expected, the most impressive one was the last part of the first episode. The one where Maki-kun says, “Then will you give me money?” in exchange for joining the club. I was like, “Eh? What’s this drama about?”. Like, “I did sense that some parts would have obscurity in them, but you took a full swing, huh!”. “You’re attacking so head-on!” was the spirit I felt from it.

Inoue: “Hoshiai no Sora” has scenes that definitely make people go, “Whoa!” in episode one.

Katagi: I think the fact that each character bears some sort of issue with their families and themselves also makes it a present-time drama.

――For starters, what was the cue for you guys to be put in charge of the OST of “Hoshiai no Sora”? I believe that you taking on anime soundtracks is already rare enough, and for you too, Jizue-san, it is your first time producing soundtrack, right?

Inoue: To tell the truth, it seems that when someone from the music staff of “Hoshiai no Sora” was having a meal at a curry restaurant, there was a Jizue song playing by coincidence. It all began when they took a liking to it and then brought it up to the director, asking if it could be used in “Hoshiai no Sora”. It was a fateful encounter (laughs).

Katagi: We, the other members, heard this story from Inoue-kun and were also surprised.

Inoue: Ever since then, the thought of wanting to produce a work that coordinated with the animation was always strong for us. So having our music accompanying the animation would be a great honor. Hence we replied, “Please let us do it!” immediately.

――By the way, do the two of you often watch anime?

Inoue: To be honest, I am not the type to watch anime that much. I have only watched what my generation did, like “Dragon Ball” and “One Piece”.

Katagi: As for me, on the topic of anime, I really like Kanno Youko-san’s music. Whenever I think that “this music is good~” while watching “Sakamichi no Apollon” and other such animes, it very often turns out to be the work of Kanno Youko-san. Thus, I am extremely happy to be involved with anime through music.

Being able to harmonize well with the animation even while doing something complicated music-wise is amazing!

――I believe you had meetings with director Akane and the sound director, Aketagawa Jin-san, regarding the making of the soundtrack, so generally speaking, what kind of orders did they request?

Inoue: Other than for the order sheet, there were nearly no requests regarding the nature of the music. On the contrary, the director told us that we did not have to think too hard about it. He said it was okay for us to show the colors as the band Jizue, so we could make what we wanted. We were very grateful for it.

――Jizue-san, even while doing band music, irregular time is your special feature, and the genre so-called post-jazz rock is strong in your music style. In the music scene, it is a slightly maniac and difficult sound. Strings are normally the focus when it comes to anime soundtrack, and using a band’s sound for anime aside from the ones that are about music is already rare enough, so the soundtrack of “Hoshiai no Sora” feels truly fresh. What kind of comments do the fans of “Hoshiai no Sora” send you?

Inoue: Every now and then, I hear people who probably did not know Jizue and people who usually do not listen to instrumental reacting to our tracks, and I am very grateful for it. As in, “even music like the one we make can be welcomed by anime fans”. Indeed, we do some pretty difficult stuff musically speaking, so our music might be hard to listen, but when paired to the anime, it can harmonize quite well.

Katagi: And this reminds me, Akeboshi-san made one of the “Naruto” ending themes (“Wind”), and if I am not mistaken, that was a five-beat song. Since we also use irregular time as our signature feature, I thought it was very fortunate that our band’s sound, which has a bit of a sense of misplacement to it, was able to fit into an anime.

――If anything, anime fans might be able to accept music itself more easily than music fans who are well-versed about the standards. After all, there are many compositions more aggressive than average J-pop in anime songs (laughs).

Inoue: I see; that might be it.

Katagi: If so, I am really glad that our first soundtrack was for anime (laughs).

Inoue: Also, when I actually watched “Hoshiai no Sora”, I had a strong impression that “they sure use the music very well”. There were many tracks that had me like, “So they used this track here!” or, “They’re using it for the opposite of the scene I had imagined!” but they matched super well with the situations on top of that, so I was surprised.

――Like having tracks that were made under the assumption they would be used for sad scenes show up in easygoing ones?

Inoue: That’s right. There were also times when I thought, “My piece sounds like a better track in this one scene” (laughs). Like, they thought carefully about the sense of volume depending on each situation too, and it made me think that the power of the sound director and animation director was incredible.

Katagi: There are also times when they use the tracks by extracting bits of them. Makes me go, “So they connected this and that!”. But they sound like a single track without any sense of discomfort. Lots of magical things happen there.

Things that a pianist would definitely never come up with!? A sixteen-note high-speed arpeggio.

――There are thirty-eight tracks by Jizue in the “TV anime ‘Hoshiai no Sora’ ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK”. Which one left a particular impression on you?

Inoue: The one that took up most time was “W -Hoshiai no Sora-”.

――That is a track often used in soft tennis match scenes, right? As a melody, it is the closest one to the original Jizue compositions.

Inoue: Yes. At first, in accordance with the order sheet, this track was split into four or five short ones to match the development of the games. But I discussed that I wanted to link them up into one track and make it into the flow of the game, from beginning to end. It would be great if it could be split up here and there and used depending on the situation.

――So this was the reason for it to become a long piece for a soundtrack, with three and a half minutes. What kind of developments were you thinking about?

Inoue: This is something that also happens when I go into the stage carrying my guitar, but first of all, when the characters are standing in the court before the game starts, I believe they are very nervous. This sense of nervousness is represented by the initial piano phrase that goes “dun, dun, dun”. From that moment on, there is the feeling that they get heated and fight recklessly, taking points and having points taken from them, and I wanted to expand this sensation with the hook.

――So this heated and exciting melody was depicted with a groove-ish climax filled with Jizue’s live concert energy.

Katagi: I also thought this track was very Jizue-like. Jizue has a variety of tracks, from mild ones to intense ones that reek of masculinity, and this turned out to be close to the strongest kind. To the point where I wonder if it is all right to play it in an anime (laughs).

――When you have been watching “Hoshiai no Sora” for a long time, you can get cheered up by the initial piano solo’s 16th note in the first arpeggio.

Katagi: That is right. This kind of arpeggio is also our strong point. We Jizue call it “dun dun phrase”. But it is a phrase that pianists could most certainly never come up with. Because there are difficulties in the fingering. This melody exists precisely because Inoue-kun, who is a guitarist, made it by pounding his fingers in, so it is always hard to play (laughs).

――Could you point out other songs that you like?

Inoue: I like “ickle”. They use it a lot in daily life scenes. The main point is the acoustic guitar, but we normally almost never use acoustic guitar as Jizue, so we redid it several times. We wanted it to be a gentle tune, so since it would sound a little cold if piano keys come in, we changed it to electronic piano.

Katagi: I like the track titled “euphoria”, which consists of nothing but a piano solo. The clear and loud Jizue-like melody matches the changing Inoue-kun-like sound, and I think it is really good. The invasive way with which Inoue-kun patches up the sound of the piano that I had played live is interesting.

Inoue: In the order sheet, “euphoria” had the keyword “sunset”. It is a sad track, but it is used for heartwarming scenes in the anime, and the fact that it instead listen sounded like a gentle melody left an impression on me. We positioned it as second place from bottom to top in the album’s track order, and I really like the way it connects with the ending theme (“Kago no Naka no Bokura wa”/AIKI from bless4), which is the last track.

――The resounding of the free jazz-like trumpet from the 13th track in the album, “sole male”, is quite impressive. The completely different taste it has from the other songs is interesting.

Inoue: I think this one was on the dark side of the order sheet. Katsuragi Maki-kun’s “obscure dad series” (laughs).

Katagi: His dad is quick to bring over the darkness with him, after all (laughs)!

Inoue: Hence why we had wanted to insert the unstableness of free jazz into it. We thought the only thing that would match it was definitely the trumpet. The one who performed it was the owner of Doctor Hasegawa-san, a tavern that I adore and Kyoto musicians love.

Katagi: It is a person who played a 10-feet trumped at a festival named “Kyoto’s Big Plan”, performed together with the band Insist, and is very much loved by the musicians of Kyoto.

Inoue: The melody of this track was also recorded after I asked him to “please play this line”, but his amazing ad-libbing quickly came about, so we left that as it was. As expected of him.

About the titles of the OST’s 38 tracks, to be honest...

――This soundtrack has jazz, rock taste, beautiful piano tunes and electronic tracks with interesting stereo images, so it is worth listening to it even as independent music, and when you listen to it alongside the animation, you are submerged into new sensations. I believe it has turned out as an album that can be enjoyed as a Jizue one and a soundtrack one.

Inoue: It makes me happy when you say that. This goes without saying for the compositions and performances, but we also obsessed quite a lot over mixings, so if there is anyone who became even just a little interested in our music from watching “Hoshiai no Sora”, I would like them to come hang out at our concerts.

――By the way, what was it that you struggled the most with in this OST?

Inoue: In a sense, what gave us the hardest time was… the track titles (laughs). We are an instrumental band, so we do not make lyrics. Which all the more reason why we do not want to give them meaningless names. As expected, coming up with titles for 38 tracks was a hassle, and since I was going through the trouble, I coded hidden messages within them.

――“Coded”!? Where have you hidden them?

Katagi: I also want to know! Still, although most of the track titles are written in English and lower case, there are tracks here and there with upper case mixed in them. I believe that is the key. By the way, how will people feel if they break the code?

Inoue: I guess they will be amused and happy. This is a message that I aimed at everyone, so please feel free to solve it. The day after this album came out was the one when the last episode of “Hoshiai no Sora” aired, and the truth is that we did not know the ending of it at all. We watched it with our heartbeats racing while thinking that we wanted it to continue for a bit more, so it would make us happy if other people could also watch it with their hearts pounding hard.

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Fashion Discussion: Fur

hi, hello & welcome to my blog where i discuss fashion related topics & kpop! for this post, i received a dm on twitter about peta enforcing faux fur and other alternatives to protein derivative textiles on designer brands. so let’s talk about fur and sustainability!

so first thing, i actually had a lecture by a design professor who specialised in fur, one of the many few in the world. i was very lucky to have had this opportunity to learn a disappearing art form that is highly controversial & sensitive to discuss. let’s start with the stigma of fur.

fur, as we know, can encompass other fabrics such as fleece and shearling, but not leather. i unfortunately have not had the chance to learn leather, so it will be something i cannot speak on. 

so first, of course we have all heard of peta. the reality is that peta is trash, and here are some articles to back up my statement.

theatlantic.com

thenytimes.com

an entire website dedicated to peta being a hypocrite

zmescience.com

huffpost.com

activistfacts.com

medium.com

washingtontimes.com

porkbusiness.com

americas1stfreedom.com

alright, so now that i’ve established that peta is trash, what’s next? well, let’s talk about our perception on peta and their propaganda against the fur industry. we are taught that the fur industry is violent and inhumane, it is abusive and gory, unfair and very unregulated. in fact, it is the opposite.

the meat industry does not equate to the fur industry.

the fur industry, globally, is one of the most regulated industries internationally because of the standards it requires. if you have a long haired cat or dog, one with an undercoat, and you’ve never brushed their fur or fed them properly, what do you get? you’d get matted fur and all kinds of irregularities and inconsistencies. fur is one of the most expensive textiles, why would they sabotage their only source of income and livelihood by providing unsellable fur? because they don’t.

there are actually only 3 fur associations in the world: NAFA, Copenhagen and SAGA. these associations work with animals they are familiar with, for example, NAFA works with lynx & coyote fur, while SAGA produces fur from minks & foxes.

these associations are the only ones allowed to cultivate, hunt and produce fur for designers. in the entire world, there is only 3 associations allowed to produce fur that meets the quality for the auction house. fur is not as abundant as you think, it actually makes up about 1% because fur only has one (1) collection a year. why? because fur has longevity. unlike faux fur, it can still be used after multiple generations.

fur is actually one of the most sustainable textiles we have. a patch of fur decomposes like leaf, compared to faux fur that is made of plastic. we know this. cotton versus polyester. we have microfibre made of plastics in our waters because of the fashion industry, and faux fur is literally plastic. it will take 1,000 years to decompose.  

the beaver population today is actually less than when beavers were being hunted back in the 18-19th century. the fur industry does not produce in excess, especially today. 

is it ethical? it is one of the most ethical industries dealing with animals, if not the most. they do not harm endangered species, the animals are used & cared for responsibly. they work to minimise the suffering of the animal, and wild fur has extremely strict licenses overseen by the governments, and it is only allowed in case they are overpopulated, there is tension between packs, they must relocate due to environment changes, or if a pack is ill and the government is attempting to minimise the virus from spreading to other packs. it is also strictly regulated, you cannot kill more or less than the government tells you to. 

the animal is also not killed just for fur. in the olden times, fur was nothing. it is meat that is important. so, yes, the meat is still eaten for the other packs or wild animals, the bones are used, and it supports trade & livelihood. carcasses are composted.

real fur from the associations mentioned above has certificates that has a number you can literally trace. they have full disclosure, nothing fishy & shady unlike peta. they have a ranch & wild fur certification, and it is in the works to be an international standardised certificate to confirm its validity & traceability. 

if you want to argue about ranches, peta actually saved a ranch full of foxes in which they almost all died because they could not survive in the wild. these foxes ate whatever humans eat but healthier in the ranch, so they probably eat better than most of us. 

so peta, again. i wanted to show how they’re trash because, surprise! they lie! they would hire factories to kill animals (very on brand!) and advertise it as the fur industry. the fur industry is traceable. if you have the numbers in the auction houses, you can trace what ranch or area the fur originate, which warehouse it came to, up to its finality in the auction house. also remember how there’s only 3 associations in the world? your fur did not come from a factory in china, the propaganda video you’re watching from peta is.

if you want to learn more about it, here are some websites!

NAFA.CA

SAGA.COM

wearefur.com

thetruthaboutfur.com

initially, when the (guest) lecturer came in, i also did not have an open mind. so i totally understand about the views & status fur has, but after learning about it, i began to view the fur industry very differently. if you still don’t support fur even after all of this, then at least you’ve learned something new & are informed! of course, if we could have sustainable textiles that requires no staple fibre, the world would look hella different now. 

that is all that i have for today, until the next!

#fashion #fur #fashion discussion

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What to Know About Pancreatitis in Dogs

Before we talk about pancreatitis in dogs — its causes, symptoms, and treatment options— we need to examine the pancreas itself, a critically important internal organ. Residing close by the stomach, the pancreas produces both the enzymes needed to break down food and the hormones that turn it into energy. A swollen or malfunctioning pancreas can lead to a host of problems for dogs, including diabetes, organ failure and death. Let’s examine this potentially deadly disorder more closely and learn about the causes, treatment and prevention options for pancreatitis in dogs.

First, what is pancreatitis?

What is pancreatitis in dogs? Photography ©Rasulovs | Thinkstock.

Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. Irritation and swelling blocks the wonted pathways of digestive enzymes produced within the pancreas. Instead of following their natural course into the small intestine and digestive tract, these enzymes begin seeping out into the abdominal cavity. The enzymes don’t stop working just because they are misdirected, which means they start breaking down everything they contact, including the pancreas itself. Essentially, an attack of pancreatitis is brought on when the dog’s digestive enzymes begin eating away at the pancreas itself and cause damage to other internal organs.

Causes of pancreatitis in dogs

Two major forms of pancreatitis occur in dogs, acute and chronic, and each can be mild or severe. The former can be treated and managed with proper and timely veterinary attention; the latter may require maintenance and palliative care for the rest of a dog’s life.

Acute pancreatitis in dogs

Acute pancreatitis in dogs is a sudden-onset form of the illness, and can affect dogs of any age or breed. Causes of acute canine pancreatitis in dogs include, but are not limited to:

Diabetes

Table scraps

Infection

Injury or physical trauma to the abdomen

Kidney or liver issues

Reaction to medications

Scorpion stings

Chronic pancreatitis in dogs

Chronic pancreatitis in dogs can signal a wider set of canine health issues and spur other organs to fail. This form of the disease tends to affect older and senior dogs, female dogs more than males, and particularly dogs with poor or unrestricted eating habits. Other causes of the chronic form include:

Epilepsy

Excess calcium in the bloodstream

High-fat or irregular diet

Obesity

Pre-existing digestive or gastrointestinal problems

Thyroid problems

What else to know about pancreatitis in dogs

A bad diet may lead to pancreatitis in dogs. Photography ©GlobalP | Thinkstock.

Both acute and chronic forms of pancreatitis in dogs may arise as a result of an inappropriate diet. An attack of acute pancreatitis can occur if a dog eats foods that are high in fat. It is a special risk during the holidays when dogs may beg for or be offered human table scraps at family feasts. Chronic pancreatitis can develop if a dog’s diet is irregular or inconsistent over the course of her life.

Since the pancreas produces insulin, chronic or repeated attacks of pancreatitis can lead to diabetes. Yes, diabetes mellitus in dogs can be both a cause and a result of pancreatitis. If the chronic form isn’t treated or managed, the pancreas may eventually cease to produce crucial digestive enzymes, a condition called pancreatic insufficiency, where a dog can eat and still fail to derive nutrients or energy from food.

What are the symptoms of pancreatitis in dogs?

Signs of pancreatitis in dogs are similar to those of a number of other digestive or abdominal health issues. The following symptoms may indicate a bout of pancreatitis, but only a veterinarian can accurately diagnose the disorder.

Acute 

Digestive issues: diarrhea, vomiting, loss of appetite

Fever

Loss of energy, lethargy

Physical changes may include tightening of the abdomen, a dog who flinches in pain when you touch her belly and a hunched-over appearance

Chronic

Anorexia: A dog eats a lot, but is still losing weight

Below-average body temperature

Dehydration: A dog has a dry mouth

Difficulty breathing

Irregular heartbeat

Passing undigested food in poop

The first of these — a large appetite, but no weight gain — is a sign of pancreatic insufficiency. The dog’s chronically inflamed pancreas might be causing a permanent reduction in the enzymes needed to digest her food. If you are seeing whole pieces of food in a dog’s feces, it is a sign that her digestive system is neither processing the food she is eating, nor converting it to the energy she needs.

How vets diagnose and treat pancreatitis in dogs

The symptoms listed above are not unique to pancreatitis, and indeed may signal a number of digestive or abdominal illnesses. If symptoms persist for more than a couple of days, you should consult with a veterinarian. A cursory physical examination will check for abdominal sensitivity. Subsequent efforts will concentrate on bloodwork to test for the presence of excess enzymes in the bloodstream. An ultrasound may be performed to check for signs of swelling to the pancreas or damage to surrounding organs. Since invasive procedures and testing can actually lead to an attack of pancreatitis, a biopsy of the pancreas is a measure of last resort.

Treating pancreatitis in dogs depends on whether the affliction is acute or chronic, and determining the root cause of the swelling. For example, if it is found to be acute and caused by an adverse reaction to medication, changing or altering the dog’s prescription will be attempted. If it is acute and can be treated with medication, then, depending on the symptoms, pain relievers, antibiotics or anti-inflammatories may be prescribed. Intravenous fluids can be attempted to resolve any temporary issues with dehydration. If the cause is dietary, then a short-term shift in diet can be tried until symptoms subside.

Management and prevention of pancreatitis in dogs

If the dog’s pancreatitis is chronic, then treatment and subsequent management might require vigilant and sustained efforts. A dog who has been overweight or obese for most of his life, for instance, may need a permanent change in diet to foods that are low in fat and high in carbs. Should pancreatic insufficiency be discovered, a dog may need nutritional and digestive supplements for the rest of her life. Severe chronic pancreatitis might necessitate surgery to repair damage to the pancreas and any other affected organs. Surgery is a last resort, however, and reserved for extreme cases.

Preventing pancreatitis in dogs is just as tricky as diagnosing it accurately. The sudden onset can of acute pancreatitis can be provoked by unforeseen accidents like freak physical injury, fatty holiday treats or negative reaction to medication. In situations like these, the best a dog owner can do is limit their dogs’ access to trash and make sure their dogs stick to a healthy diet. Since obesity is a risk factor over the course of a dog’s life, regular exercise is essential.

Thumbnail: Photography by Montri Nipitvittaya / Shutterstock. 

This piece was originally published in 2015.

About the author: Melvin Peña trained as a scholar and teacher of 18th-century British literature before turning his research and writing skills to puppies and kittens. He enjoys making art, hiking, and concert-going, as well as dazzling crowds with operatic karaoke performances. He has a one-year-old female Bluetick Coonhound mix named Idris, and his online life is conveniently encapsulated here.

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What to Know About Pancreatitis in Dogs

Before we talk about pancreatitis in dogs — its causes, symptoms, and treatment options— we need to examine the pancreas itself, a critically important internal organ. Residing close by the stomach, the pancreas produces both the enzymes needed to break down food and the hormones that turn it into energy. A swollen or malfunctioning pancreas can lead to a host of problems for dogs, including diabetes, organ failure and death. Let’s examine this potentially deadly disorder more closely and learn about the causes, treatment and prevention options for pancreatitis in dogs.

First, what is pancreatitis?

What is pancreatitis in dogs? Photography ©Rasulovs | Thinkstock.

Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. Irritation and swelling blocks the wonted pathways of digestive enzymes produced within the pancreas. Instead of following their natural course into the small intestine and digestive tract, these enzymes begin seeping out into the abdominal cavity. The enzymes don’t stop working just because they are misdirected, which means they start breaking down everything they contact, including the pancreas itself. Essentially, an attack of pancreatitis is brought on when the dog’s digestive enzymes begin eating away at the pancreas itself and cause damage to other internal organs.

Causes of pancreatitis in dogs

Two major forms of pancreatitis occur in dogs, acute and chronic, and each can be mild or severe. The former can be treated and managed with proper and timely veterinary attention; the latter may require maintenance and palliative care for the rest of a dog’s life.

Acute pancreatitis in dogs

Acute pancreatitis in dogs is a sudden-onset form of the illness, and can affect dogs of any age or breed. Causes of acute canine pancreatitis in dogs include, but are not limited to:

Diabetes

Table scraps

Infection

Injury or physical trauma to the abdomen

Kidney or liver issues

Reaction to medications

Scorpion stings

Chronic pancreatitis in dogs

Chronic pancreatitis in dogs can signal a wider set of canine health issues and spur other organs to fail. This form of the disease tends to affect older and senior dogs, female dogs more than males, and particularly dogs with poor or unrestricted eating habits. Other causes of the chronic form include:

Epilepsy

Excess calcium in the bloodstream

High-fat or irregular diet

Obesity

Pre-existing digestive or gastrointestinal problems

Thyroid problems

What else to know about pancreatitis in dogs

A bad diet may lead to pancreatitis in dogs. Photography ©GlobalP | Thinkstock.

Both acute and chronic forms of pancreatitis in dogs may arise as a result of an inappropriate diet. An attack of acute pancreatitis can occur if a dog eats foods that are high in fat. It is a special risk during the holidays when dogs may beg for or be offered human table scraps at family feasts. Chronic pancreatitis can develop if a dog’s diet is irregular or inconsistent over the course of her life.

Since the pancreas produces insulin, chronic or repeated attacks of pancreatitis can lead to diabetes. Yes, diabetes mellitus in dogs can be both a cause and a result of pancreatitis. If the chronic form isn’t treated or managed, the pancreas may eventually cease to produce crucial digestive enzymes, a condition called pancreatic insufficiency, where a dog can eat and still fail to derive nutrients or energy from food.

What are the symptoms of pancreatitis in dogs?

Signs of pancreatitis in dogs are similar to those of a number of other digestive or abdominal health issues. The following symptoms may indicate a bout of pancreatitis, but only a veterinarian can accurately diagnose the disorder.

Acute 

Digestive issues: diarrhea, vomiting, loss of appetite

Fever

Loss of energy, lethargy

Physical changes may include tightening of the abdomen, a dog who flinches in pain when you touch her belly and a hunched-over appearance

Chronic

Anorexia: A dog eats a lot, but is still losing weight

Below-average body temperature

Dehydration: A dog has a dry mouth

Difficulty breathing

Irregular heartbeat

Passing undigested food in poop

The first of these — a large appetite, but no weight gain — is a sign of pancreatic insufficiency. The dog’s chronically inflamed pancreas might be causing a permanent reduction in the enzymes needed to digest her food. If you are seeing whole pieces of food in a dog’s feces, it is a sign that her digestive system is neither processing the food she is eating, nor converting it to the energy she needs.

How vets diagnose and treat pancreatitis in dogs

The symptoms listed above are not unique to pancreatitis, and indeed may signal a number of digestive or abdominal illnesses. If symptoms persist for more than a couple of days, you should consult with a veterinarian. A cursory physical examination will check for abdominal sensitivity. Subsequent efforts will concentrate on bloodwork to test for the presence of excess enzymes in the bloodstream. An ultrasound may be performed to check for signs of swelling to the pancreas or damage to surrounding organs. Since invasive procedures and testing can actually lead to an attack of pancreatitis, a biopsy of the pancreas is a measure of last resort.

Treating pancreatitis in dogs depends on whether the affliction is acute or chronic, and determining the root cause of the swelling. For example, if it is found to be acute and caused by an adverse reaction to medication, changing or altering the dog’s prescription will be attempted. If it is acute and can be treated with medication, then, depending on the symptoms, pain relievers, antibiotics or anti-inflammatories may be prescribed. Intravenous fluids can be attempted to resolve any temporary issues with dehydration. If the cause is dietary, then a short-term shift in diet can be tried until symptoms subside.

Management and prevention of pancreatitis in dogs

If the dog’s pancreatitis is chronic, then treatment and subsequent management might require vigilant and sustained efforts. A dog who has been overweight or obese for most of his life, for instance, may need a permanent change in diet to foods that are low in fat and high in carbs. Should pancreatic insufficiency be discovered, a dog may need nutritional and digestive supplements for the rest of her life. Severe chronic pancreatitis might necessitate surgery to repair damage to the pancreas and any other affected organs. Surgery is a last resort, however, and reserved for extreme cases.

Preventing pancreatitis in dogs is just as tricky as diagnosing it accurately. The sudden onset can of acute pancreatitis can be provoked by unforeseen accidents like freak physical injury, fatty holiday treats or negative reaction to medication. In situations like these, the best a dog owner can do is limit their dogs’ access to trash and make sure their dogs stick to a healthy diet. Since obesity is a risk factor over the course of a dog’s life, regular exercise is essential.

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This piece was originally published in 2015.

About the author: Melvin Peña trained as a scholar and teacher of 18th-century British literature before turning his research and writing skills to puppies and kittens. He enjoys making art, hiking, and concert-going, as well as dazzling crowds with operatic karaoke performances. He has a one-year-old female Bluetick Coonhound mix named Idris, and his online life is conveniently encapsulated here.

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