[LoveMyGirlz]

I tend to agree with you, that it should not be a "change nothing till it happens again" thing! I don't want her (or ME!) to go through this again! Nor do I want to spend money if I can avoid all of this!
I am taking notes, to ask the doctor when I get there, regarding tests etc.
So, what is considered low fat food that is good for Yorkies? I feed Evangers, canned food. Says "crude fat" seems to vary from %3.00-%5.00 - Evangers doesn't add anything extra to the food, so I think this is good. BUT I also leave them ZiwiPeak dehydrated meat and this bag says crude fat = %28 !! This seems high, yes??

Originally Posted by Ellie May

Usually pancreatitis can be diagnosed with a Spec cPL.
If it is over 400, that is the diagnosis.
High lipase is a good indication of pancreatitis issues but it shouldn't be diagnosed by that alone.

A TLI can be done. A high level could indicate pancreatitis (although the Spec cPL is better for this). This test is sometimes done with vitamin B12 and folate level checks. Abnormalities in these could indicate intestinal disease.

In my opinion, she needs to be on a low fat food.
It is not a "wait and see if it happens again" thing.
I don't want to scare you but pancreatitis can be fatal.
It is quite dangerous and I would take every precaution that you feel is necessary.

Sometimes these dogs are sent home on Science Diet I/D and then they can be switched over to a store bought food. Some need to stay on the I/D. At teh very least I would look at the fat % in her food and then decide if you need to switch her.