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05-14-2015, 11:48 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2015 Location: Durham, NC USA
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| Acute Pancreatitis Hello. I am new to this forum, and am searching for any information on the prevalence of acute pancreatitis in Yorkies. We just lost our 8-year old Yogi from this nasty disease. On Sunday he seemed absolutely normal - running around, playing and eating. Monday morning at 6:30 am he woke us up with heavy, rapid and loud panting. We took him to the Vet at 7am when they opened. After X-rays and blood work, they referred us to our local Vet hospital. They told us there is no real "treatment" just supportive care, i.e., IV fluids, pain meds, etc. He was better on Monday night and Tuesday morning - then Tuesday afternoon, he suddenly got worse. They gave him an infusion of plasma to help the inflammation in his pancreas, but nothing would help his pain. At 3:30 am Wednesday morning, they called to tell us that he had passed away. They think he either threw a blood clot to his heart, or had a heart arrhythmia. We are absolutely heartbroken and devastated. Has anyone on this forum had any experience with Acute Pancreatis? We would appreciate any information. |
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05-14-2015, 12:00 PM | #2 |
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| so sorry for your loss. we are just beginning a bout with cancer, waiting on a biopsy results.
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05-14-2015, 12:33 PM | #3 |
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| So sorry that you are going through that! We lost a s**tzu to lymphoma about 9 years ago. It was heartbreaking! Sending blessings to you and your Yorkie. |
05-14-2015, 12:38 PM | #4 |
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| Thank you
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05-14-2015, 12:44 PM | #5 | |
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Very sorry. In answer to your question, one study and results (in short) follow: Objectives: To assess the prevalence of canine chronic pancreatitis in first-opinion practice and identify breed associations or other risk factors. Methods: Three sections of pancreas were taken from 200 unselected canine post-mortem examinations from first-opinion practices. Sections were graded for inflammation, fibrosis and other lesions. Prevalence and relative risks of chronic pancreatitis and other pancreatic diseases were calculated. Results: The prevalence of chronic pancreatitis was 34 per cent omitting the autolysed cases. Cavalier King Charles spaniels, collies and boxers had increased relative risks of chronic pancreatitis; cocker spaniels had an increased relative risks of acute and chronic pancreatitis combined. Fifty-seven per cent of cases of chronic pancreatitis were classified histologically as moderate or marked. Forty-one per cent of cases involved all three sections. Dogs with chronic pancreatitis were more commonly female and overweight, but neither factor increased the relative risk of chronic pancreatitis. There were breed differences in histological appearances and 24·5 per cent of cases were too autolysed to interpret with an increased relative risk of autolysis in a number of large breeds. Clinical Significance: Chronic pancreatitis is a common, under-estimated disease in the first-opinion dog population with distinctive breed risks and histological appearances. I'm a researcher so have access to various studies if you really are interested. However, due to copyright laws, I can't publish any here without permission. Yet, I can email some to you if you want.. Sadly, my parents Yorkie was diagnosed with acute pancreatitis today and is currently on IV for three days. I hope he makes it... | |
05-15-2015, 05:44 AM | #6 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2015 Location: Durham, NC USA
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| Misty - we would really like to have more information. Our dog, Yogi, was male, 8 years old and slightly overweight. Other than that, he was perfectly healthy....until Monday morning when woke us with heavy, rapid panting. They were totally unable to control his pain with Fentanyl, Lidocaine and then Ketamine. They gave him a plasma transfusion to try and reduce the inflammation. It was after the plasma and Ketamine that he died. Any information would be appreciated. How do I send you my email address? |
05-15-2015, 07:02 AM | #7 |
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| Glenna, I am very sorry for your loss. My last yorkie had a case of acute pancreatitis when he was 12. He was not overweight. I think it was a food change that caused the initial pancreatitis. He did survive - it was a long haul - but the pancreatitis became chronic and he had occasional flare ups for the rest of his life. His numbers never completely normalized and his cpl hovered around 300-400 even when he was feeling well. We lost him at 16 but it was not related to his pancreatitis. My little guy was lucky to beat it, but not all do. You did all you could for him and were not to blame. It just happens sometimes. RIP sweet Yogi. And Glenna I hope you find some peace. Sometimes the why is just not there. Diana |
05-15-2015, 08:21 AM | #8 |
YT Addict | I'm so so sorry to hear of the loss of Yogi. Tink has had pancreatitis issues for about 3 years (she is 11 now). Due to the recurrance, she was put on prescription diet (low fat). As long as she does not get a hold of anything she is not supposed to - she does fine. I have to be super careful that I never drop even a crumb of food anywhere. But, when treating for pancreatitis, it usually involves fluids, antibiotics, and anti nausea medications. She was sadly diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in November. I have not seen where there is any correlation between pancreatitis and Insulinoma (her cancer), but it does make me wonder... It seems like your vet is saying he passed not from the pancreatitis, but from an underlying issue (blood clot to his heart, or had a heart arrhythmia)? But you did absolutely everything you could, and took him to the vet immediately. Again, I'm so so sorry for your loss. |
05-15-2015, 08:57 AM | #9 | |
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05-15-2015, 04:35 PM | #10 |
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| Unfortunately acute pancreatitis can be life threatening or result in death as the pancreas literally digests itself. I personally am very afraid of it and keep my dogs on moderate fat diets. But it is not know what causes it in all cases. I'm sorry for your loss.
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06-14-2015, 09:28 PM | #11 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: pearland tx
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| Pancreatitis I too had a precious Yorkie that was diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. She had thrown up once the nite before and my daughter told me she had diarrhea in the morning. That morning I noticed she was very quiet and lethargic I do recall her not really eating the couple days before. I offered her a piece of cheese and she turned her head. That's when I knew something was wrong. I took her to the hospital since it was Sunday they did blood work and X-ray and told me they though she had acute pancreatitis and would have to spend nite there to start fluids and meds. I want back to see her and she was very happy to see me and was moving in crate excited to see me. I took her out held her and prayed that this was nothing serious and put her back in cage. I hadn't even made it home when they called to say that when they were putting catheter and starting IV she collapsed and died. I could not believe this. We really don't know if that's what happened. The vet thinks maybe she had a blood clot because of how fast she died. I still can't believe it. She was such a sweet girl. I kinda feel guilty after reading these posts about diet and people good because we gave her food all the time. Three days later we got 2 Yorkie puppies because my daughter well all of us couldn't stand how quiet the house was We miss her so much. The brew up puppies are helping us by keeping us busy. We will always have Chanel in our hearts. |
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