The glucose is absorbed through the wall of the digestive tract and passes into the bloodstream. Insulin allows glucose to leave the bloodstream and enter the body's tissue . Glucose can then be utilized as energy for the cells. When glucose levels are high, glucagon causes it to be stored in the liver and muscles as glycogen. The pancreas produces the protein-digesting enzymes trypsin and chymotrypsin.
Fat digestion is aided by enzymes called lipases , also produced by the pancreas.
Without these enzymes, dogs or cats would not be able to break down important dietary components. When the pancreas does not produce adequate amounts of these enzymes the condition is called pancreatic insufficiency. Inc. All rights reserved.