If both girls have the same symptoms it is doubtful this is pancreatitis. Sometimes the amylase and lipase in the blood work will be elevated and pancreatitis is assumed. No harm done because the treatment is the same for most of the GI issues of vomiting and diarrhea. This may be a viral thing...or bad treats. Some dog treats and foods have been recalled due to salmonella....be careful because that can also affect you! You definitely don't need that if you are pregnant!
What I will say is please do not let your pups have such symptoms for so long....you really need to realize how quickly a pup can get dehydrated and die.
As for treats...they simply don't need them and it is not that hard. You just have to know to say NO. If you must give them something, make it a tiny piece of sweet potato or a green bean...or even a piece of their dog food. They don't know the difference.
If your vet thinks they need a low fat food, then have her get an RX food for them. Royal Canin Low Fat is a good food. I have a pup who has a history of pancreatitis and he loves Purina EN.
Good luck and if Lily keeps up with the diarrhea, get her in to the vet asap! |