Lulu's at the vet with pacreatitis - YorkieTalk.com Forums

JDS · 08-31-2011, 07:03 AM

Lulu has never had any trouble with her tummy, never thrown up, or had any loose stools. I was shocked when she began throwing up at 6am. She threw up several times but by 630 she was acting better & no more throwing up. I called the vet anyway & they got me in first thing this morning. They did blood work & a fecal and confirmed she has pancreatitis. The vet was also concerned about some other levels that came back slightly elevated (cant remember exactly what). She said dehydration could cause the abnormal readings, but once Lulu has recovered from this she will be doing a bile acid test just to make sure.

I am sad & worried. I am thankful that we caught it so early, but I hated leaving Lulu all alone. She will stay at least 2 days.

ladyjane · 08-31-2011, 07:05 AM

I am sorry your Lulu is sick.

Often when the lipase and amylase are elevated, the liver enzymes also go up. Hopefully, that is all this is and they will be normal once the pancreatitis is improving.

JDS · 08-31-2011, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ladyjane

I am sorry your Lulu is sick.

Often when the lipase and amylase are elevated, the liver enzymes also go up. Hopefully, that is all this is and they will be normal once the pancreatitis is improving.

Thank you. I hope that's all it is as well. I'm trying not to focus on that & keep my focus on her recovery from the pancreatits. I feel incredibly guilty. I have no idea what could have caused it as we do not feed her human foods, but she obviously got something. I feel like a bad mom.

I've been crying off and on all morning.

ladyjane · 08-31-2011, 08:26 AM

Oh NO, do not feel guilty!! Pancreatitis does happen and often they don't really know why. It is not always because of foods!!!

I am so sorry that you feel so sad.

JDS · 08-31-2011, 08:52 AM

I just called to check on Lulu. She is resting now. She hasn't vomited since getting to the vet. They have her on IV fluids & are administering meds as well. I miss her terribly. I'm used to her little pitter patter following me around all day.

Patti · 08-31-2011, 08:59 AM

I will keep Lulu on my prayers for a full recovery. It so hard to see them sick.

Schooby · 08-31-2011, 10:29 AM

Praying for Lulu!

LuvTaycieGirl · 08-31-2011, 11:01 AM

Praying for Lulu. I am sorry she is sick. You are not a bad mom.. You are a great mom.. I know its scary but you are doing exactly what this sweet girl needs.

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Praying for a safe and speedy recovery.

TxVicki · 08-31-2011, 11:49 AM

Prayers going out for Lulu

IsabelleOllie · 08-31-2011, 11:50 AM

I'm sorry Lulu is sick. Praying that she gets over this and is home soon!

yorkieusa · 08-31-2011, 02:15 PM

I'm so sorry your little one is sick. I'm sure she is in great hands and when she comes home, you'll have a happy little girl that will feel a lot better.

Perrella · 08-31-2011, 03:22 PM

Sending prayers for LuLu. So sorry to hear she is sick, hope she feels much better soon. Hugs))) to LuLu girl.

JDS · 08-31-2011, 03:30 PM

Thank you all for your thoughs & prayers. Lulu is doing well & isn't vomiting. They said she is resting well and getting some luvin from the vet staff. I know she's in good hands and she needs to be hospitalized but I miss her so much! She just started sleeping in bed with us a few weeks ago and it's gonna be lonely without her on the other side of me tonight.

One thing I did want to mention that may help others...I almost did not take Lulu to the vet this morning. She stopped vomiting & started following me around so I though maybe she just had an upset tummy and was better. But I just couldn't let it go & took her in just to be sure. I figured we could rule out dehydration at least...Lulu is a little one at just over 3.5 lbs. I was actually stunned when the blood tests revealed pancreatitis. The vet said we caught it very early & that was good. I am thankful that I took her in to be seen. It's gonna be about $600 to get her better but it could've been much worse (health wise & money wise) if I would have waited even another day.

LoriJC · 08-31-2011, 03:31 PM

Im so sorry Lulu is sick sending prayers and you are a good mommy.

yorkieusa · 08-31-2011, 03:42 PM

I know you miss her terribly. To that I can certainly relate. I hope she continues to improve and be spoiled even more rotten by the staff. I'll keep her in my thoughts and prayers. It never hurts to take them to the vet. It can only hurt if you don't.

08-31-2011, 07:03 AM	#1
JDS YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: the good 'ol South Posts: 683	Lulu's at the vet with pacreatitis Lulu has never had any trouble with her tummy, never thrown up, or had any loose stools. I was shocked when she began throwing up at 6am. She threw up several times but by 630 she was acting better & no more throwing up. I called the vet anyway & they got me in first thing this morning. They did blood work & a fecal and confirmed she has pancreatitis. The vet was also concerned about some other levels that came back slightly elevated (cant remember exactly what). She said dehydration could cause the abnormal readings, but once Lulu has recovered from this she will be doing a bile acid test just to make sure. I am sad & worried. I am thankful that we caught it so early, but I hated leaving Lulu all alone. She will stay at least 2 days. __________________ Jenn & Lulu

08-31-2011, 07:05 AM	#2
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,450	I am sorry your Lulu is sick. Often when the lipase and amylase are elevated, the liver enzymes also go up. Hopefully, that is all this is and they will be normal once the pancreatitis is improving. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

08-31-2011, 08:26 AM	#4
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,450	Oh NO, do not feel guilty!! Pancreatitis does happen and often they don't really know why. It is not always because of foods!!! I am so sorry that you feel so sad. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

08-31-2011, 08:52 AM	#5
JDS YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: the good 'ol South Posts: 683	I just called to check on Lulu. She is resting now. She hasn't vomited since getting to the vet. They have her on IV fluids & are administering meds as well. I miss her terribly. I'm used to her little pitter patter following me around all day. __________________ Jenn & Lulu

08-31-2011, 08:59 AM	#6
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	I will keep Lulu on my prayers for a full recovery. It so hard to see them sick. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

08-31-2011, 10:29 AM	#7
Schooby YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 897	Praying for Lulu!

08-31-2011, 11:01 AM	#8
LuvTaycieGirl Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Salt Lake City UT,USA Posts: 2,726 Blog Entries: 1	Praying for Lulu. I am sorry she is sick. You are not a bad mom.. You are a great mom.. I know its scary but you are doing exactly what this sweet girl needs. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Praying for a safe and speedy recovery. __________________ Emily and Taycie Love you little girl

08-31-2011, 11:49 AM	#9
TxVicki Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: At Home Posts: 8,386	Prayers going out for Lulu __________________ [SIZE="3"VICKI & ALLIE[/SIZE]

08-31-2011, 11:50 AM	#10
IsabelleOllie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 1,590	I'm sorry Lulu is sick. Praying that she gets over this and is home soon! __________________ Melissa and Belle

08-31-2011, 02:15 PM	#11
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	I'm so sorry your little one is sick. I'm sure she is in great hands and when she comes home, you'll have a happy little girl that will feel a lot better. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

08-31-2011, 03:22 PM	#12
Perrella Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: VA Posts: 8,040	Sending prayers for LuLu. So sorry to hear she is sick, hope she feels much better soon. Hugs))) to LuLu girl. __________________ Tena & Zhoie Sweet Little Miracle

08-31-2011, 03:30 PM	#13
JDS YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: the good 'ol South Posts: 683	Thank you all for your thoughs & prayers. Lulu is doing well & isn't vomiting. They said she is resting well and getting some luvin from the vet staff. I know she's in good hands and she needs to be hospitalized but I miss her so much! She just started sleeping in bed with us a few weeks ago and it's gonna be lonely without her on the other side of me tonight. One thing I did want to mention that may help others...I almost did not take Lulu to the vet this morning. She stopped vomiting & started following me around so I though maybe she just had an upset tummy and was better. But I just couldn't let it go & took her in just to be sure. I figured we could rule out dehydration at least...Lulu is a little one at just over 3.5 lbs. I was actually stunned when the blood tests revealed pancreatitis. The vet said we caught it very early & that was good. I am thankful that I took her in to be seen. It's gonna be about $600 to get her better but it could've been much worse (health wise & money wise) if I would have waited even another day. __________________ Jenn & Lulu

08-31-2011, 03:31 PM	#14
LoriJC Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cookeville TN USA Posts: 70	Im so sorry Lulu is sick sending prayers and you are a good mommy.

08-31-2011, 03:42 PM	#15
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	I know you miss her terribly. To that I can certainly relate. I hope she continues to improve and be spoiled even more rotten by the staff. I'll keep her in my thoughts and prayers. It never hurts to take them to the vet. It can only hurt if you don't. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel