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07-25-2008, 04:42 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ridge, NY
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| Yorkies and Pancreatitis? I am a new mom ... never had a wee one before. We have recently been diagnosed with what is now chronic pancreatitis. The only advise I have been able to get is to keep her on a as fat free diet as possible. Does anybody here have any experience with this disease? I am petrified of another exacerbation as the vet wonders if the next attack will kill her. She is just 1 1/2 yrs old. Any help would be so very appreciated. Judyann |
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07-25-2008, 04:52 PM | #2 |
And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI
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| Welcome to YorkieTalk My Yorkie has had pancreatitis but thankfully it was once and not really severe. There is lots of good information about this on Google like things that can trigger it (fat and possibly dairy come to mind). Pancreatitis (Inflammation) in Dogs Dogs with pancreatitis have an increased chance of getting diabetes. What food are you feeding now?
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07-25-2008, 05:08 PM | #3 |
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| My Sissy was diagnosed with pancreatitis about 6 months ago after she snagged a very small piece of pork dropped on the floor and proceeded to vomit several times a few hours later. Definitely keep the diet low in fat and feed a quality food. My girls eat The Honest Kitchen freeze-dried raw for dinner and they get low-fat yogurt for breakfast. Be very careful of treats as they commonly have a high fat content as well. In severe cases, medication might be recommended. You may want to meet with a pet nutrition specialist (not your vet) to discuss feeding. Many nutritionists recommend home cooking for pancreatitis as well. Good luck & welcome to YT!!!!
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07-26-2008, 07:45 AM | #4 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ridge, NY
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| pancreatitis My Munchkin had her first attack right after we moved so I was forced to use a new vet ... he was an absolute nut case. The poor little thing was sick as hell and scared. He had a hissy fit because she refused to stand still and open her mouth for him. He tossed me some pills and dismissed us. It was only when she started vomiting all over his waiting room that he finally agreed to give her a shot to stop the vomiting (but he insisted on putting a muzzle on her first). I found out that, with pancreatitis, it is important to jump all over the first attack to prevent it from becoming chronic. This moron missed it completely. She is now chronic. I have been feeding her the canned ID that I buy from a vet's office. I mix in a little fat free chicken broth and just a tiny bit of boiled skinless chicken breast. I'm wondering about tryingg some pancreatic enzymes added to her food thereby allowing the pancreas to rest (so it will not have to produce the enzymes). I do know that, if I do not get the upper hand on this, at the very least it will cause her to become insulin dependent diabetic and, more likely, will kill her. Since you all have at least one of these little ones, I don't have to tell you how beloved they are. She is my heart and soul ... I'd do anything for her. Anything. Judyann |
07-26-2008, 07:46 AM | #5 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ridge, NY
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| My Munchkin had her first attack right after we moved so I was forced to use a new vet ... he was an absolute nut case. The poor little thing was sick as hell and scared. He had a hissy fit because she refused to stand still and open her mouth for him. He tossed me some pills and dismissed us. It was only when she started vomiting all over his waiting room that he finally agreed to give her a shot to stop the vomiting (but he insisted on putting a muzzle on her first). I found out that, with pancreatitis, it is important to jump all over the first attack to prevent it from becoming chronic. This moron missed it completely. She is now chronic. I have been feeding her the canned ID that I buy from a vet's office. I mix in a little fat free chicken broth and just a tiny bit of boiled skinless chicken breast. I'm wondering about tryingg some pancreatic enzymes added to her food thereby allowing the pancreas to rest (so it will not have to produce the enzymes). I do know that, if I do not get the upper hand on this, at the very least it will cause her to become insulin dependent diabetic and, more likely, will kill her. Since you all have at least one of these little ones, I don't have to tell you how beloved they are. She is my heart and soul ... I'd do anything for her. Anything. Judyann |
07-26-2008, 01:39 PM | #6 |
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| Otis used to fight it a lot before I got him on a good quality food. My advice would be to stay away from people food. That's what seems to set OTis's off. And whenever I try to change his food around it really messes his belly up. I had to find a good one and stay with it. Also, the treats. Just about all of the soft, meaty flavored treats in the little bags bothered him. Good Luck! Hope your baby feels better soon.
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07-26-2008, 04:59 PM | #7 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ridge, NY
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| Paula, can you tell me what you feed Otis? I am presently giving Munchkin the canned ID formula from the vet mixed with a little fat free chicken broth and a litle bit of boiled chicken breast. She is getting very bored with it but I don't know what else is safe. Thank you, Judyann |
07-26-2008, 05:43 PM | #8 | |
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I completely agree about these babies being our heart and soul. Hope you get great results!!!!!!
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07-28-2008, 06:27 AM | #9 | |
And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI
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I would get a recipe from a nutritionist in this case.
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07-29-2008, 07:25 PM | #10 |
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| You can get some good qulity specialty food from your vet or all natural formulas, but be carefull on the transition. Good news for you: i have seen chronic yorkies get better once they stabilize in a good food and they do not do well with changes . My dogs never had that , but being a breeder , every once in a while a puppy owner calls me in desperation because theyr baby is throwing up .. last time the hubby fed a whole hamburguer to the tiny yorkie girl... he will never do that again as 2 days stay on the vets getting fluids did cost him a good 3000 bucks.... my friend has her yorkie for a few years and she could not make her mind on what to feed the poor girl... she had chronic pancreatitis until her owner decide to make up her mind and stay away from every new idea she was given. Now she has a happy healthy dog that rarelly sees the vet . XOXOX
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07-29-2008, 07:46 PM | #11 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ
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| Try baby food, very easy to digest. Stay away from turkey, beef and pork! Stay away from high sodium. When your little one has a serious flare up you must seek a good vet. Your vet will take your little one off of all oral food and water. You will need to have subcutaneous fluids for several days then slowly reintroduce food. White rice and boiled chicken, white meat only, grind it together and give a little at a time. Better to have several small meals than one or 2 larger a day. I have been battling pancreatitis for several years and it is always terribly sad. Good luck and my heart is with you. Paige and Boomerang |
07-29-2008, 07:48 PM | #12 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ
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| Please go see your vet! |
07-30-2008, 05:30 AM | #13 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ridge, NY
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| Thank you ... it's the first time I have heard a story that gives me some hope that my wee one may have a future after all. Right now I have her on chicken breast with wallpaper paste like white rice as she is recovering from an attack of something ... what ever it was, she was pooping pools of blood. She was getting chicken/rice mixed with canned ID from the vet. If I can find a better formula, something that non-temporary, I'll wean onto it. I just sent away for book on holistic health for pets. I understand there are many recipes for pets with special needs. Maybe there will be something there for her. Thank you again, Judyann |
07-30-2008, 05:37 AM | #14 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ridge, NY
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| Thank you Paige ... believe me, we have been to the vet, and been, and been. Several vets. It's a difficult situation made more complex: I can not find a vet I am entirely happy with and have full confidence in. I can not travel far because she gets motion sickness in the car and that will set her back at least or trigger another full blown attack at worst. I have to keep studying and trying to get good info/tips from folks like you. Judyann |
07-30-2008, 06:52 PM | #15 |
Proud Alaskan Grandma! Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska
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| I was just wondering.....Do you have a cat in the house too? If your dog is getting into the cat food that could be causing this too. Cat food is really high in protein. Just a thought to consider. Good luck.
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