Clinical Studies

CLINICAL STUDY: Pancreatitis in Cats

The Small Animal Internal Medicine Service at WSU is Conducting a Study to Evaluate Pain Score Assessment & PTHrP Levels in Cats Diagnosed with Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis is a difficult disease to diagnose in cats, as they tend to hide their discomfort. We will assess each patient for pain using 2 validated scoring systems in order to improve pain recognition and treatment strategies. Since PTHrP is a biomarker for pancreatitis in humans, our goal is to see if PTHrP is elevated in cats with pancreatitis.

Clinical Trial Pain Score, Cat at the Vet

Eligibility Criteria

Cats who:
  • Have suspected pancreatitis (anorexia/hyporexia, vomiting, lethargy, abdominal pain)
  • Do not have cancer
Owners who are:
  • Willing to bring their cat to WSU's Veterinary Teaching Hospital for 2 separate visits

This Study Provides

  • CBC, Serum Chemistry, & Urinalysis
  • Abdominal Ultrasound
  • PTHrP testing
  • Texas A&M GI Panel & Triglyceride level
  • 1 Free follow-up exam with pain assessment &repeated fPLI test

For more information please contact:

Dr. Jennifer E. Slovak

Small Animal Internal Medicine 
509-335-0711 
jeslovak@vetmed.wsu.edu