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Originally Posted by gidget529  I just wanted to say, I understand how torn you are at times w Jackson. My first yorkie, Cricket, had pancreatitis. I knew about pancreatitis in humans, but the disease process is a little different in canines. When Cricket first got it, I felt terrible cutting back on what she ate, no treats anymore - she seemed confused by the new way of doing things. Looking back, she did adjust. I think it was probably harder on mommy worrying about her adjusting than it was on her. You're just being a very protective, worrying mommy - which says a lot about you as a pet owner. More pups should have mommies as good as you! The others are right, though, his confusion will pass and he will adjust. |
Thank you so much! You know first hand what I am going through.
He actually is adjusting very well thus far. The only thing that he really is wanting is exercise but I know this lack of it won't be forever so I know I have to do this to get him healthy so we can get back into our physical routine. I think, in the future, keeping him even more busy will give him less time to worry about food and bones and treats. When he's tired out, he won't care about missing chewing his bully sticks, etc.
Food-wise, he seems to be fine. He still runs into the kitchen every time he hears the fridge open (we always called my step-dad the "food man" because he's always eating, however my step-dad is one person who has never really shared food with him, so it's not been an issue). And he still is begging but I think he will quickly learn he's not getting any and he doesn't seem to be too upset about it. He's eating the kibble happily, I am sure because he's hungry and is not getting treats, so he's grateful to have a piece, even if it's just "plain kibble"
