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I know it's tough. I have been through it several times. Defining the root cause will prove to be a very positive step in his future. A little advice if I may. Watch him closely when walking or out in the yard. Don't let him pick anything up to munch on. Diet, diet, diet. I'm sure your vet has him on a specialized low fat diet. High levels of fat can trigger an attack. I'm using a veterinary (Royal Canin) formula of potato and venison. It's keeping her weight in check but I have had to increase the volume of food due. She if fed four times a day to decrease the work of the digestive system and production a acid. Meds are 1.25 mg famotidine (pepsid) twice a day and 1.25 mg of prednisone every other day. Treatment is re-evaluated every three months, baring symptoms .We hope to further reduce the prednisone. Hope I was helpful. |