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Originally Posted by irishawk We're back from the vet! We were there for 2 hours (and $220.. this will be my first experiment with my VPI pet insurance)!! The vet also thought he had pancreatis, so she ran blood work on him. Turns out, he doesn't. Just a bad case of gastroenteritis (inflamed intestines), which was probably caused from the steak. She gave him a shot of antibiotic, a shot a fluid under his skin, and a pepcid shot. No food for him tonight and tomorrow she wants him to eat this Science Hill Id stuff she gave us. He also can have a quarter of a tablet of Pepcid AC for a few days.
Whew! What a scare this was. I'm happy it's over and my baby is fine. Thank you all so so so much for your concern! I appreciate it deeply!
Now, my last question.. anyone ever use this Science Hill Id food? I usually feed Chicken Soup for the Puppy Lover's Soul. |
We have been thru the Pancreatitis AND HGE (Hemoragic Gastrointeritis). The last time we kept the Gizzard on the i/d for months, it's really bland and easy on the digestive system. A lot of people say Vets only push it because of the money..be that as it may, it's all his belly could take and was a godsend. He was so hungry when he started feeling better that he gobbled it up. Be sure to keep him on it for as long as he has problems so his tummy has time to heal. After quite a while of doing well, we went to the canned Chicken Soup..then to the dry and canned. It's been a long road for the little goomer but you wouldn't know to look at him, he's doing great.
Keep a close eye on your baby, I do know gastrointeritis is quite painful. Gives extra hugs and I will be praying on this end all will be better soon. Keep us updated, will be watching.
