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Yorkiedaze · 10-15-2008, 10:24 AM

You have some good information to work on right now. I wouldn't want to overload you at this point. I still feel her level will bottom out with a non fat diet. I think it was all the salmon she was eating, but I'm no Dr. I'll talk to one for you though. Chin up, I know it's difficult but your a great mom and stronger than you realize. Warm hugs to you and Layla.

MyPeanutAbbyGra · 10-15-2008, 10:42 AM

Marci,
I'm so sorry to hear this about sweet Layla. You have such a great support system here though and that is wonderful!! Hopefully everyone's gut feeling is right and it's not pancreatitis.
You and Layla are in my prayers.

Tammy

Suzy · 10-15-2008, 11:30 AM

Awww Marci, I know you are so scared and freaking out right now. I am upset for you too-but keep in mind all of this great advice you've gotten here, and the fact that the vet said that it's manageable with diet. You tested Layla early, before she had any kind of attack/serious symptoms-what a great mommy you are!

It sounds like talking to a nutritionist would be a great place to start. I agree too that her levels might come down on something other than beef/salmon right before her tests. But, talk to your nutritionist and see what she recommends. I don't know a lot about this, but you know I'm here for you anytime.

Sending you both huge hugs!

diggy4 · 10-15-2008, 11:36 AM

Oh Marci....Im so sorry Im here for ya....if you need ANYTHING you know where to find me.

marcerella02 · 10-15-2008, 12:10 PM

Thank you all so much for your posts and support. I was a mess this morning... so upset... so confused.. but i've gotten some wonderful advice on here and i'm looking forward to talking with the nutrionist and showing my vet that it CAN be done on a home diet. I sure hope that once she sees I can do it, she won't deter any other home cookers in the same position. I know she just wants what's best and she is so great... we talked for almost 45 min today.. she answered all my questions... but i look forward to showing her that i am right on this one

PANAMA69 · 10-15-2008, 01:04 PM

Oh Marci so sorry, but a lest you know what she has and how to treat it, I know Layla is going to be fine, with a mommy like you. I don't see either why stop home cooking, because I do, but just like I told you in my pm a lot had to do with portion control, because most of the yorkies I have seen they are overweight and some have health issues, actually not only yorkies, my vet said is a toy breed problem. I know you are confuse and you have ask for prayers, I think if you pray to God to give you wisdom and to put the right people on your way regarding this issue with Layla He will

PANAMA69 · 10-15-2008, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by bchgirl

I don't have any experience with pancreatitis, but I would imagine the problem with homecooked foods is regulating the amount of fat each and every time.

I hope someone has some great advice for you.

If nothing else now you have a diagnosis and can work toward correcting Layla's problem.

I agree with you

and I'm not a expert either

marcerella02 · 10-15-2008, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by PANAMA69

Oh Marci so sorry, but a lest you know what she has and how to treat it, I know Layla is going to be fine, with a mommy like you. I don't see either why stop home cooking, because I do, but just like I told you in my pm a lot had to do with portion control, because most of the yorkies I have seen they are overweight and some have health issues, actually not only yorkies, my vet said is a toy breed problem. I know you are confuse and you have ask for prayers, I think if you pray to God to give you wisdom and to put the right people on your way regarding this issue with Layla He will

Thanks

That is so sweet of you

Yorkiedaze · 10-15-2008, 02:02 PM

Marci, I'm going to attend a nutrition class this evening and will ask the Dr. about Layla's problem. I ran into her at the vitamin store awhile ago and was only able to ask her a quick question about Layla and she said she too would suggest rabbit meat and fresh veggies. I'll see if I can get more information this evening after class.

marcerella02 · 10-15-2008, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze

Marci, I'm going to attend a nutrition class this evening and will ask the Dr. about Layla's problem. I ran into her at the vitamin store awhile ago and was only able to ask her a quick question about Layla and she said she too would suggest rabbit meat and fresh veggies. I'll see if I can get more information this evening after class.

Donna you are an angel! Would anyone know where one would go about GETTING rabbit meat? short of sending Layla out to kill one herself

she'd be happy to do it

marcerella02 · 10-15-2008, 02:34 PM

Well i can't get an appointment with the nutritionist until next Tuesday- popular lady! So until then i'm going to feed white fish and sweet potato which are both very low in fat.

Wylie's Mom · 10-15-2008, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by marcerella02

Well i can't get an appointment with the nutritionist until next Tuesday- popular lady! So until then i'm going to feed white fish and sweet potato which are both very low in fat.

Good plan. One thing I did before my appt. was to write down everything I could think of that I wanted to ask, and any pertinent history as well - so you can get the most bang for your buck. You already have a lot of knowledge, so there'll be some shorthand between the two of you from the start in terms of nutrition - so you'll get a lot out of the appointment. Take a lot of notes - and I typed them all up the next day so I could remember everything.

marcerella02 · 10-15-2008, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Good plan. One thing I did before my appt. was to write down everything I could think of that I wanted to ask, and any pertinent history as well - so you can get the most bang for your buck. You already have a lot of knowledge, so there'll be some shorthand between the two of you from the start in terms of nutrition - so you'll get a lot out of the appointment. Take a lot of notes - and I typed them all up the next day so I could remember everything.

GREAT idea Ann. I have a lot of questions and I forgot to tell her on my inital form that Layla has no symptoms which i think is very important.

LuvMySissy · 10-15-2008, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Laurenr - she is here

: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/members/laurenr.html

Marci - I know Lauren used the diet from Susan Davis for Mango for quite a while. It is a home-cooked diet with white fish as the main ingredient. You stay on this for a full two weeks before slowly introducing other foods.

I believe Lauren was planning to put Mango on The Honest Kitchen Preference and add her own meat to it. She has done extensive research on foods and this was the one she liked the best from what she found.

Yorkieluv · 10-15-2008, 04:15 PM

Just reading this, Marci..I am so sorry to read that Layla has pancreatitis!! Poor girl

I concur with everyone else about homecooking. There is absolutely no reason not to homecook as long as she is getting the appropriate kinds of food and recommended amounts of fat for those who have pancreatitis. Prayers for Layla!!!

10-15-2008, 10:24 AM	#31
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	You have some good information to work on right now. I wouldn't want to overload you at this point. I still feel her level will bottom out with a non fat diet. I think it was all the salmon she was eating, but I'm no Dr. I'll talk to one for you though. Chin up, I know it's difficult but your a great mom and stronger than you realize. Warm hugs to you and Layla. __________________ AZRAEL RAZAEL JILLI ANN

10-15-2008, 10:42 AM	#32
MyPeanutAbbyGra I love my baby girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,718	Marci, I'm so sorry to hear this about sweet Layla. You have such a great support system here though and that is wonderful!! Hopefully everyone's gut feeling is right and it's not pancreatitis. You and Layla are in my prayers. Tammy __________________ Tammy, Mama to Abby Grace Daisy Mae RIP Peanut & Chloe, ABBY 's WINSTON Within the heart of every stray Lies the singular desire to be loved

10-15-2008, 11:30 AM	#33
Suzy 2 Pups=Double Trouble! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 6,581	Awww Marci, I know you are so scared and freaking out right now. I am upset for you too-but keep in mind all of this great advice you've gotten here, and the fact that the vet said that it's manageable with diet. You tested Layla early, before she had any kind of attack/serious symptoms-what a great mommy you are! It sounds like talking to a nutritionist would be a great place to start. I agree too that her levels might come down on something other than beef/salmon right before her tests. But, talk to your nutritionist and see what she recommends. I don't know a lot about this, but you know I'm here for you anytime. Sending you both huge hugs! __________________ Suzy Emma & Milli What's better than loving a yorkie? Loving two yorkies! Milli 's Remi!

10-15-2008, 11:36 AM	#34
diggy4 Bella Boo & Diggy Too! Donating GS Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 6,156 Blog Entries: 5	Oh Marci....Im so sorry Im here for ya....if you need ANYTHING you know where to find me. __________________ ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN

10-15-2008, 12:10 PM	#35
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	Thank you all so much for your posts and support. I was a mess this morning... so upset... so confused.. but i've gotten some wonderful advice on here and i'm looking forward to talking with the nutrionist and showing my vet that it CAN be done on a home diet. I sure hope that once she sees I can do it, she won't deter any other home cookers in the same position. I know she just wants what's best and she is so great... we talked for almost 45 min today.. she answered all my questions... but i look forward to showing her that i am right on this one __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

10-15-2008, 01:04 PM	#36
PANAMA69 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ~~YorkieWorld~~ Posts: 8,428	Oh Marci so sorry, but a lest you know what she has and how to treat it, I know Layla is going to be fine, with a mommy like you. I don't see either why stop home cooking, because I do, but just like I told you in my pm a lot had to do with portion control, because most of the yorkies I have seen they are overweight and some have health issues, actually not only yorkies, my vet said is a toy breed problem. I know you are confuse and you have ask for prayers, I think if you pray to God to give you wisdom and to put the right people on your way regarding this issue with Layla He will

10-15-2008, 02:02 PM	#39
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	Marci, I'm going to attend a nutrition class this evening and will ask the Dr. about Layla's problem. I ran into her at the vitamin store awhile ago and was only able to ask her a quick question about Layla and she said she too would suggest rabbit meat and fresh veggies. I'll see if I can get more information this evening after class. __________________ AZRAEL RAZAEL JILLI ANN

10-15-2008, 02:34 PM	#41
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	Well i can't get an appointment with the nutritionist until next Tuesday- popular lady! So until then i'm going to feed white fish and sweet potato which are both very low in fat. __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

10-15-2008, 04:15 PM	#45
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	Just reading this, Marci..I am so sorry to read that Layla has pancreatitis!! Poor girl I concur with everyone else about homecooking. There is absolutely no reason not to homecook as long as she is getting the appropriate kinds of food and recommended amounts of fat for those who have pancreatitis. Prayers for Layla!!! __________________ Miko 's his Mommy