Feline triaditis
Triaditis is the concurrent inflammation of three organs in cats: the liver and bile ducts (cholangitis), the pancreas (pancreatitis) and the small intestine (inflammatory bowel disease). These organs share close anatomical connections in cats, so disease in one frequently spreads to the others. The combination produces vague but persistent signs and can be difficult to diagnose. Management addresses all three components simultaneously.
Quick facts
- Type:
- Immune mediated
- Typical onset:
- Chronic
- Body systems:
- Hepatobiliary, Gastrointestinal, Multisystemic
- Affected species:
- CAT
Sources & references
- Merck Veterinary Manual — Merck describes the feline tendency for concurrent liver, pancreatic and intestinal inflammation owing to shared duct anatomy.
- ACVIM — ACVIM consensus material discusses the overlap of cholangitis, pancreatitis and IBD recognised as triaditis in cats.
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