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hoffbo · 10-31-2012, 06:56 AM

Our little girl, 9 years, with Cushings, got Pancreatitis and we took her to the vet a few days after presenting with symptoms. The vet ran blood tests and confirmed it was very high levels for pancreatitis. We took her to the animal hospital and had her admitted, however this young girl vet said new research said that they need to exercise the pancreas to make it better. I believe this is what ended up causing our Avery to get alot worse fast and pass away. When she left the hospital her levels were higher than when she was admitted. Do not let your Vet tell you this. Everything I read says no food, which they were giving her a liquid protein diet through a feeding tube. She was hydrated fine. We took her home with a feeding tube and 4 days later had to send her to doggy heaven. I am posting this to help those whose dogs get a confirmed pancreatitis attack. Feed it water with a syringe up to 10 mls an hour after the first day to ensure hydration. This was according to our vet. NO liquid protein or food. Hopefully your puppy will survive the first several days then you have to work on the diet. I hope this helps. We miss our little girlie!!!

10-31-2012, 06:56 AM	#13
hoffbo YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 3	Pancreatitis Our little girl, 9 years, with Cushings, got Pancreatitis and we took her to the vet a few days after presenting with symptoms. The vet ran blood tests and confirmed it was very high levels for pancreatitis. We took her to the animal hospital and had her admitted, however this young girl vet said new research said that they need to exercise the pancreas to make it better. I believe this is what ended up causing our Avery to get alot worse fast and pass away. When she left the hospital her levels were higher than when she was admitted. Do not let your Vet tell you this. Everything I read says no food, which they were giving her a liquid protein diet through a feeding tube. She was hydrated fine. We took her home with a feeding tube and 4 days later had to send her to doggy heaven. I am posting this to help those whose dogs get a confirmed pancreatitis attack. Feed it water with a syringe up to 10 mls an hour after the first day to ensure hydration. This was according to our vet. NO liquid protein or food. Hopefully your puppy will survive the first several days then you have to work on the diet. I hope this helps. We miss our little girlie!!!