Lauren, I will be very interested in hearing what type of information and help nurtritionist will give you. Good luck and hugs .... Janie

Update on Mango. The good news is that I have a diagnosis. The bad news is that the Pancreatitis has returned. It can apparently reoccur when a dog is under extreme stress, and obviously the Spay surgery would qualify.
I had a consultation today with the most amazing lady by the name of Susan Davis. We spoke for an hour; she analyzed every single aspect of Mango's health records and diet, basically from when I adopted her. Very thorough lady this.:thumbup::thumbup:
She has taken Mango off the Raw diet completely, but I should add she is a huge fan of this. However, for Mango, it is not possible for her to digest in the immediate future.:(
One really happy note and co-incidence. I was given the referral to Susan by a lady who lives near me(Corinne on YT), in Calif. When I was talking to Susan, I asked her about diet suggestions I had received here on YorkieTalk, specifically the "white fish, white potato" diet recommended to my by Anne, (Wylie's Mom). As soon as I mention the diet description, the nutritionist says "Hmmmm sounds like the one I gave to a member on YT....her UserName is "Wylie's Mom", do you know of her?" :eek:Well I said, "DUH! and OMG! Who do you think I go to for nutritional advice in the first place?" :eek:Anne, bless her, had been giving me advice all of this week, having no clue that the appointment I had today was with the very same lady that had treated her little Marcel. What an amazingly small world! Anyway, that gave me even more confidence in my choice of Nutritionist.:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

So now I start tonight with the new diet, watch and wait to see if my baby can keep it down. She has only had mash potatoes for the last 3 days, poor thing. She gobbled it right up, which is a great sign, fussy eater that she is.
Thanks for the concern; it is so very much appreciated,
Lauren:)

P.S. I have learned one important lesson here. The average Vet knows frighteningly little about nutrition!! The diet is key in not only the cure, but prolonging a healthy life as well. Vet prescribed medication is not even half the cure.

Marcel LOVES Susan Davis!!!!!!! :yay_jump::yay_jump::yay_jump::yay_jump::yay_jump:

Mango is in good hands!!!!

Lauren,

I tried a white fish and potato home cooked recipe on Chloe back when she wasn't eating and her bile acid test came out low-high. I had found one on the internet, but then tweaked it a bit. It is probably the same one. What was convenient was that Albertsons sells these individually frozen 4oz Cod fillets for only $1 each. The were very easy to keep on hand for making up a week's batch at a time, and the price was right too.

If you need bone meal, I have an entire container of Solid Gold steamed bonemeal. You'll probably be needing some if you'll be doing homecooked for a while. Just let me know and it's yours.

all our love and prayers go to you Lauren for Mango's speedy recovery..

We want sweet Mango to be better really fast.

xxoo :love: :kiss2:

Misty, that is exactly the packets I got at Albertsons! they are just the perfect 4 oz size! I only cooked for one day though. Do you think it is okay to cook for a week and then freeze the rest?
She is limited to Fish, white potato, veggies for the next 3 weeks. After that I have another consultation and I will ask about the bone meal. Thank you!
Lauren:)

When Chloe was on it, that is what I did. I made a week's worth, then I weighed out the portions and plopped a scoop in to zipper sandwich bags and stuck them in the freezer. Then, the night before, I'd put one in the fridge to defrost overnight--kinda like how you do it with the raw medallions.

Thinking of you, Lauren and Mango and remembering you in prayer!

Perfect!:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

Thanks for the updates! I've been thinking about you two! I'm glad that you now have an answer, so that you can find solutions and move forward! My two have eaten the white fish/potato/green bean diet when they've had upset tummies, and they did well on it and LOVE it too! Best wishes from us :)

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:Oh Suzy, thanks for telling me that. It just confirms even more that I have been given excellent advice. How long have you kept them on this diet when they are having stomach problems?
Hugs,
Lauren:)

Lauren - I am so sorry that Mango is not feeling well!!! Poor thing, I had no idea....but am so glad to hear she is doing much better and that you have gotten such good advice!! Yorkie talk and everyone here are so helpful!! Hugs to you and Mango! xoxoxo

So sorry to hear that Mango is not feeling well. Sounds like you have been given some wonderful advice and that you have found a knowledgeable nutritionist. Hope all goes well...Mango, feel better real quick, okay? Know that you and Mango are in my thoughts and prayers, always...