the inflammation is extremely painful and can (and often is) triggered by a "rich" diet (especially if it's long term or a really big binge), and can be trigger by alcohol. hospital stay is usually just til the pain is managed and the levels in his blood start heading towards normal

chances are he'll be put on a very "safe" (bland) diet long term



my mum's dog has just had a bout of pancreatitis - he was a VERY sore and sad boy! his diet for two weeks was boiled chicken and rice... mightn't be much better for your dad!