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buddysmom12 · 08-22-2012, 11:52 AM

Hello, my dog ate foreign plastic piece two weeks ago. I took him to the vet immediately after he ate the plastic. They did xrays and they came out fine (no bloating, or blood, or gas - I know plastic can't be seen on xray) His bloodwork came out fine and they just sent me home with medication (Sucralfate, Famotidine and metrodolzine) and to put him on a bland diet and to monitor him. I did all that and he ate well and had energy and I found two large plastic pieces in his bowel movements within 24hrs, after that.

My issue is that now this past weekend he was hospitalized. He was not eating, and had vomited ONCE, he tested positive for pancreatitis. He was hospitalized for 48 hours and had and IV fluid treatments. After 48 hours (almost 72 of not eating) he started eating and not throwing up at all.

He was released this sunday night (two nights ago) and was sent home with prescription food and the now only Famotidine as medication. He was slowly getting back to normal, eating his bland food (prescription and mix of rice) Last night he was playing for the first time in over two weeks.

Now this morning he wakes, got walked and came home and vomited white foamy mix. I called the vet, they wanted him to come in. I took him in, he had a physical and another blood work, results still high on pancreatic levels and he was a bit dehydrated. Vet wanted him back on IV and a fasting diet again. I told her that I think he was getting better at home, after a bit she agreed with me and told me that he would get SQ fluids under the skin, and injectable shots of Cerenia (anti-nausea) and Famotidine (acid reducer).

He is back home and now a little slower, sadder. His energy was great before going to the vet.

My issue now is the FASTING, VET recommended another 24 hours of fasting, but I have read that white foamy vomit might mean EMPTY stomach and over production of acid.

I mentioned this to her, but she rather not have him work his pancreas anymore with food for a while again.

So far he isn't asking for food and thats good, but if he does tonight I am not sure if I can deny him. Its already been 15 hrs since his last meal and 7hrs since his vomit incident.

Anyone here has had issues with fasting and pancreatitis? Or these medications causing lethargy? Any suggestions?

Thank you

Breed: yorkie
Weight: 13 lbs
Age: 12 yrs old

08-22-2012, 11:52 AM	#1
buddysmom12 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Hialeah Posts: 14	Pancreatitis in 12yr old yorkie Hello, my dog ate foreign plastic piece two weeks ago. I took him to the vet immediately after he ate the plastic. They did xrays and they came out fine (no bloating, or blood, or gas - I know plastic can't be seen on xray) His bloodwork came out fine and they just sent me home with medication (Sucralfate, Famotidine and metrodolzine) and to put him on a bland diet and to monitor him. I did all that and he ate well and had energy and I found two large plastic pieces in his bowel movements within 24hrs, after that. My issue is that now this past weekend he was hospitalized. He was not eating, and had vomited ONCE, he tested positive for pancreatitis. He was hospitalized for 48 hours and had and IV fluid treatments. After 48 hours (almost 72 of not eating) he started eating and not throwing up at all. He was released this sunday night (two nights ago) and was sent home with prescription food and the now only Famotidine as medication. He was slowly getting back to normal, eating his bland food (prescription and mix of rice) Last night he was playing for the first time in over two weeks. Now this morning he wakes, got walked and came home and vomited white foamy mix. I called the vet, they wanted him to come in. I took him in, he had a physical and another blood work, results still high on pancreatic levels and he was a bit dehydrated. Vet wanted him back on IV and a fasting diet again. I told her that I think he was getting better at home, after a bit she agreed with me and told me that he would get SQ fluids under the skin, and injectable shots of Cerenia (anti-nausea) and Famotidine (acid reducer). He is back home and now a little slower, sadder. His energy was great before going to the vet. My issue now is the FASTING, VET recommended another 24 hours of fasting, but I have read that white foamy vomit might mean EMPTY stomach and over production of acid. I mentioned this to her, but she rather not have him work his pancreas anymore with food for a while again. So far he isn't asking for food and thats good, but if he does tonight I am not sure if I can deny him. Its already been 15 hrs since his last meal and 7hrs since his vomit incident. Anyone here has had issues with fasting and pancreatitis? Or these medications causing lethargy? Any suggestions? Thank you Breed: yorkie Weight: 13 lbs Age: 12 yrs old