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Originally Posted by Scoobstersmom  I will also add (from experience) that relapses are very common with pancreatitis. Just when you think things are turning around and your dog is feeling better - boom! There goes that other shoe. It can take weeks for pancreatitis to resolve. A common mistake that many make is to ease up on the diet and feeding protocol too soon. Your dog may appear hungry but that does not mean her pancreas is ready to get back to normal duty. Our natural instinct is to feed them when they're hungry, but pancreatitis should be the exception to that rule. Small, very low fat meals every three to four hours as tolerated, and very gradually increase the amount of food per meal, or you are likely to find yourself back at square one, and a set back is harder to treat than the initial pancreatitis. Having patience is the key! Good luck, and prayers for Chewie to get back to normal quickly.
Diana |
Oooh no no no!! Don't get me wrong. I didn't give her a TON more. Just a bit more than usual. By usual, I don't mean her regular portions, I'm talking by the ER sheet.She had three different orders going on at that point. She had nothing by mouth for 12 hours (followed) but then was called and asked to give her pumpkin for her constipation. Then nothing again. THEN I was told to give her turkey and white rice. It was confusing and I was very stingy with her portions. I haven't let up one iota after that feeding last night. She got her usual portion this morning, but.. this time, I halved THAT and gave her a bit more two hours later.. and am planning on doing that at her "lunch" too. I think this seems to be a great combo. She's not whining for food, she's playful, active, and happy.. well... as active as she can be. she's on the mend, but not even at 70% yet I wouldn't think. It's not just her pancreas, either. She is almost over the intestine issue and constipation is done, too. but between the pancreas and her right side of mouth, she's not entirely comfortable.
Thanks for your advice, I'll continue to treat her with kid gloves per food. Last thing I want is for her to have issues again.