The effect of naturally occurring renal insufficiency on serum pancreatic-specific lipase in cats

Feline pancreatitis is a common but likely an under-diagnosed condition. The recent development of pancreatic-specific lipase testing for this species has resulted in improved diagnostic testing. In cats, the effect of renal insufficiency has not been adequately evaluated. This paper reveals increased pancreatic-specific lipase in cats with renal insufficiency, but not pre-renal azotaemia, and suggests a significant effect of renal insufficiency on serum pancreatic-specific lipase concentrations. © 2012 Springer-Verlag London Limited.