Originally Posted by RONLYNN (Post 1930153)

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

Originally Posted by wemple2 (Post 1930445)

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...

Originally Posted by laurenr (Post 1930800)

Kathy,
Hi girlfriend! I just wish I knew why the stress of the spay brought on a re-occurrence of the Pancreatitis. I don't know what I would have done without the advice I found here and with the Nutritionist. It's amazing how clueless so many Vets can be.
Big hugs to you and Winston,
Lauren:)

Originally Posted by laurenr (Post 1929274)

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.

Originally Posted by laurenr (Post 1927587)

Quick update before bed. Mango is throwing up less today, but has not eaten any "dog" food, just potato, which seems to have soothed her tummy.
I have an appointment with a Nutritionist tomorrow. She is associated with an excellent holistic Vet I was referred to. I hope she has answers for us because I have countless questions. I simply have to find the reason why my little girl suddenly seems incapable of keeping down her food. And somehow, I feel the need for "ammunition" to educate my own Vet.

Thank goodness for so many other Yorkie lovers who love their babies as much as I do.:animal-pa:animal-pa:animal-pa:animal-pa
Lauren

Originally Posted by laurenr (Post 1926490)

Patti,
Thank you so much for posting this. Mango seems slightly better today, but the vomiting has not stopped entirely yet. Her blood work was normal, so the Vet is clueless as to what has caused this. Her weight has dropped, and I am still very worried about her. I am waiting for a return call from a Holistic Vet, for another opinion.
Hugs,
Lauren

Originally Posted by melanie daley (Post 1935073)

Hey Lauren... OMG, I haven't been on in a while and I'm seeing this thread!! Last time I talked to you I was posting back and forth with you when Mango got fixed remember?? And now I have just seen this!! Whats up??
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Originally Posted by BLEU BOY BARBER (Post 1934106)

lauren ,

I have been so wrapped up with Bleu I have had no idea this was even going on around me please accept my apology for not knowing about your baby. So much going on all at once. I hope you undersatnd. How is she doing today. I pray she is able to keep her food down pm me so I can keep up with you and Mango please.. Im praying hard for our babies today!

Originally Posted by sadiesamie (Post 1931024)

Was the raw diet to much for her with the pancreatitis?
What were Mangos lipase and amylase levels?

I heard great things about Susan Davis also!!! From Wylie's Mom :-)
I am trying to get my schedule in order so that I could call her for diet info too!!! Did you talk to her Friday evening? just curious bc a Friday evening would be great for me to talk to her. I am usually home by 7pm on fridays. My work schedule is crazy and I never know until that day what time I will be home. I don't want to book with her and then have to cancel.

I hope you and Mango are doing better today!!!!!

Originally Posted by laurenr (Post 1935473)

I spoke with her for an hour and felt so relieved afterwards, it was like a weight lifting off my chest.

Originally Posted by wemple2 (Post 1935541)

I'm curious about Susan Davis. How does a person get a consult with her? Is a referral needed? She does this all by phone?
I really think I need to consult with her...

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom (Post 1935558)

She is WONDERFUL! I consulted w/ her almost a year ago. You can find her at Susan Davis. She works by phone if you're not near her - no referral needed. She turned Marcel right around - I don't know what I would have done without her. This was after 100s at the vet, to no avail. Tell her Ann, Marcel and Lauren sent you - and she'll get a kick out of that one - bc it really is a small world here on YT....