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Before the Bowl Blog
- Nutritional Approaches to Liver Diseases in Dogs and Cats
Wondering how diet can support pets with liver disease? Our latest blog explores the role of nutrition in managing liver health. Read on to learn more!
- Nutritional Approaches to Exocrine Pancreas Insufficiency (EPI)
The pancreas is a gland within the digestive system that makes two hormones needed to regulate blood sugar. The pancreas also secretes enzymes into the small intestine to help break down proteins, fats, and carbohydrates so they can be digested and absorbed into the blood. The part of the pancreas responsible for producing digestive enzymes is known as the exocrine pancreas, and the production of these enzymes is controlled by the presence of food in the stomach and small intestine. As a meal is eaten and swallowed, the release of pancreatic juices is triggered to help break down nutrients so they can be more easily absorbed.