Abstract
Objective: Describe and review the addresses laboratory analysis as a way to assess pancreatitis in dogs and cats. Bibliographic review: Pancreatitis results from the malfunction of hormone production or disorders that involve the insufficient production of digestive enzymes. The disease is considered important in dogs and cats, requiring studies on the accuracy of laboratory tests in the field of Veterinary Medicine. Diagnosis of the disease in these animals presents ongoing challenges, due to symptomatic uncertainty and unknown prevalence and incidence. The theory of diagnostic methods for identifying pancreatic affections, in this work, shows laboratory tests, a succinct listing of blood count options based on an updated review. Final considerations: It is evident that laboratory analysis is the most used test to assess pancreatitis and other diseases that affect the pancreas, including urinalysis, analysis of glucose, lipids, calcium, as well as serum tests for amylase and lipase, the latter being recognized as the most reliable for diagnosis.