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Originally Posted by arporte Tucker is still at the vet and they have now determined (after surgery yesterday) that he does not have any obstructions, but does have pancreatitis. They are now doing treatment to for this. There are hasn't been any vomiting for 2 days now so I guess that's a good sign. I don't think we will really be able to see if he's better until we get him back home. Hopefully my baby will be home soon as I miss him bunches!
Again, thanks for all of your help & support!
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Regina,
I am so sorry your Tucker had surgery. If he does have pancreatitis....surgery was not necessary....I am so sorry he had to go thru that.
For education of others and yourself Regina. Pancratitis is dianosed by blood test and the outward symptoms you described. A complete CBC blood panel will reveal high values which "should" tell the vet exactly what the problem is. Treatment is usually a hospital stay on IV fluids. The cure is withholding all food for 2 to 3 days. And antibotics may also be needed. But the secret to curing pancretitis is to rest the pancretis. Also to prevent a future attack.....I would recomend you watch his diet for fatty foods. All dogs who have had pancretitis should have guarded amounts of fat in their diet to prevent future attacks. Sometimes even one potato chip can bring on another attack. I recomend you feed him ONLY good quality dog food and NO human food at all.....NO rawhide or greenies....and be very selective with doggy treats. Now that he has had one attack....he is subject to have another. Oh and no Royal Canin Yorkie 28.....it's very high in fat!
Good luck Regina.....I'm praying for Tucker. If you still have him on the special diet from the vet....that's probably ok. If not you can feed him boiled skinless chicken breast with white rice cooked in the broth. This is gentle to his tummy. <g> Please post about his progress. Regina....I would recomend you find another vet....one who is well versed in toy dogs. I might can help if I know exactly where you are.
I'm new here.....just signed on today...but couldn't resist trying to help Tucker......