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Originally Posted by ladyjane  I have a 12 year old who has been very ill with pancreatitis and he also is in stage 3 renal failure. He was in the hospital three times in a two month period...last time was about a month ago.
He has to be on a low fat (for the pancreas) and also low protein (kindneys) diet...additionally he has allergies to wheat and corn.
In researching all diets...both rx and others, I found that none of them were good for him.
You must be VERY careful in the foods you feed her. Do not feed anything that people suggest until you thoroughly review it and speak with your vet. Fat is a big no no with pancreatits as I am sure you know.
I ended up with a dietary consult with a nutritionist (he is also a vet) at Texas A & M and I have two recipes that were custom made just for Cody. The cost for this was only $120!! My vet called, spoke with him, and he made up two recipes for me...and they give exact amounts to feed...and tell me exactly what the fat and protein content is.
These pups with pancreatis are very ill and their appetites are poor. I find that I have to swap out these recipes to get him to eat...he is often very fussy.
Since I have been cooking for him, he is eating SO well and he looks amazing! He is no longer losing weight. Everyone is amazed...he was on death's door step not that long ago.
Ohh...and also he is on a medication for his appetite.. Mirtazapine It was originally used in humans as an anti-depressant. They found out that it works in animals as an appetite stimulant, an anti-emetic and an anti-nausea medication. It is amazing how well it works! You might want to ask your vet if perhaps this would help?
I hope this helps you and you can find a way to help your baby! |
Oh I am so sorry to hear about your Nikki...I agree with Ladyjane...don't feed your baby anything unless you discuss it with your vet or a nutrionist. My Izzy is 2-1/2 and first diagonosed with pancreatitis this past November - she has since then been in the hospital for this 4 times. This last time we think it's IBS with SIBO which can trigger pancreatitis. She is now on Purina EN and Purina HA. Plus supplements and Tylan - it's the Tylan right now that has been the wonder drug for her. Her stomach sounded like a freight train and then she would get violently ill and a trip to the vet was in order. The Tylan helps with the bacterial overgrowth.
She is only 3# and has always been a picky eater. Before her attack in November she was on The Honest Kitchen (freeze dried RAW) and never a problem until November. Then on Science Diet WD and ID - but when they switched her to ID she had another attack - found out the ID has pork which is a no-no for pancreatic doggies. So we went on the Purina EN which is so low in fat and protein.
What tests did you have done on her find out that she has pancreatitis? Did you have a Spec CPl and a lipase and analyse done?
Ladyjane you are so lucky to be near TAMU they are the best for this terrible illness. This is the first I am hearing about the Mirtazapine...I will have to check that out. Thank you.