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09-21-2009, 10:21 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boyne Lake, Alberta
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| Allergies or tendancy to Pancreitis? I am getting quite worried about my little Baby Sweet Pea (3.75 lbs, 4 yrs old). I am feeding Wellness Rice and Venison Limited Ingredient food (crude protein 21%, crude fat 12%) with a teaspoon of Before BG Grain 100% Salmon (canned) twice a day. Perish the thought that the little Diva would eat just plain dry kibble, and oh yes, the kibbles have to be crushed because they might take effort to chew. Can you say SPOILED? LOL I just switched to this about 6 weeks ago, prior to that I was feeding Natural Balance Fish and Sweet Potato kibbles and soft. (The ongoing search for the perfect food.) Baby Sweet Pea cannot have even a lick of peanut butter or a peanut butter treat without immediately throwing up. This started about 6 months ago. Since then the throwing up has expanded to lean grilled beef. About a month ago she had a complete blood panel - totally normal - and several other tests that were all negative (good). She has started having non-eating days. She drinks well and has normal stools. At first I thought she was just allergic to peanuts but now, with her reaction to just the hint of fat, I am wondering if she has a tendency toward pancreitis(sp) and her non-eating days are really non-digestive days. She is full of energy and 'tude, but seems to have less patience with her ancient Lhasa sister and her little Yorkie rescue brother. The truth of the matter is, there are no purchased treats that I can give her anymore, she has to settle for green beans, carrots, broccoli, celery and melon. Obviously, I don't give her any peanut products or bits of meat. I have excellent vets, they go above and beyond the call of duty to provide care for my fur kids. They even compound medications for the Yorkies since they are so small. With normal blood work and all the tests that are supposed to be negative being negative, they are open to ideas. They don't want to preform unnecessary tests but they want to get to the bottom of her issues. I would appreciate any thoughts that anyone has on the subject. Thank you
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09-22-2009, 02:46 AM | #2 |
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| Was the Spec cPL done for pancreatitis? How long after she get PB does she throw up? Is she heaving or does it kinda just happen?
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09-27-2009, 11:06 AM | #3 |
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| I am sure that my vet did not do a specific test for pancreatitis(sp). She will start to throw up just a few minutes after she eats anything with peanut butter or a high fat content. She does that tell tale huffing and then she spews everything that is in her little tummy. After she is done upchucking she is fine. Sometimes she will start to shake a few minutes later and I will rub about 1/2 teaspoon of liquid honey on her gums and mouth, then she is right back to her normal busy body self. Usually she doesn't do the shaking thing. I didn't know there was a test for pancreatits so I will talk to my vet about it. Does she have to be having a bout of it for the test to work? Thanks.
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09-27-2009, 02:11 PM | #4 |
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| It is possible she may have IBS and certain things trigger it. I would suggest a quality probiotic supplement and see if this helps settle her tummy. Rice can be difficult to digest also.....
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09-27-2009, 02:49 PM | #5 |
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| Thank You for that suggestion. I will research it and mention it to my vet as well. I really appreciate the input I am getting. I have so much to learn about these little darlings.
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09-28-2009, 03:57 AM | #6 |
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| Honestly, I don't know doodly-squat about anything regarding these little babies, but I have noticed that my little Apple throws up, so easily, but I believe it's because she chokes/gags on the very smallest pieces of anything...I've seen her do it w/a little bit of dried apple treat and w/dog biscuits treats...It's like her little gag reflex is really sensitive...Maybe, watch your little one, and see if this might be what's going on.... |
09-29-2009, 08:35 PM | #7 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boyne Lake, Alberta
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| Sweet Pea only throws up when she eats peanut butter or high fat content foods. She is a real little taster. She chews really well and doesn't gulp her food so I don't think it is the size of the item she is eating. But it is something to consider.
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