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TigerLily84 · 07-05-2011, 08:05 AM

Hi Guys,

Just thought I'd update you on Lexi. For those who will read this thread for future reference, Lexi my 5 month old yorki was diagnosed with Gastritis and Pancreatitis on 23 June 2011. She was vomiting and would not eat so I took her to the vet and after blood work they diagnosed her.

She was prescribed some medication for a week and was scheduled for a follow up blood test, which the results showed that her pancreas was still inflamed. The vet advised that they would see her again in 3 weeks at which time they would be in a better position to know how to treat her, if the inflammation did not go away on its own.

She is no longer on medication and she is on a strict diet which seems to be working for her. She has also not vomited since she was seen by the vet and her stool is normal.

I also consulted with the vet regarding treating her with natural remedies. They prescribed some probiotics and a tincture of Milk Thistle, Licorice and other combined herbs to aid with digestion, inflammation and to heal the liver.

After researching the herbs I noted that the herbs are actually really good for pancreatitis. Food for thought for anyone that ever goes through this, Milk Thistle is also really good for protecting vital organs such as the kidneys and liver from vaccinations and heart worm preventatives. The herb also purifies and detoxifies the blood. The good thing about herbs vs meds is that they are a natural way of treatment and thus do not cause side affects.

Lexi has only been on the herbs for 3 days but once she gets her check up in 3 weeks I will update you guys.

TxVicki · 07-05-2011, 03:19 PM

I'm glad to hear that Lexi is doing so much better. My late Molly who had Chronic pancreatitis I used Milk Thistle for her.

zowiandnikasmom · 07-05-2011, 04:39 PM

continuing positive thoughts and prayers for you and for lexi to be all better soon! glad she is doing better. thanks for updating!

TigerLily84 · 07-06-2011, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TxVicki

I'm glad to hear that Lexi is doing so much better. My late Molly who had Chronic pancreatitis I used Milk Thistle for her.

Hi TxVicki! What were the results with using Milk Thistle or was it too late at that point?

TxVicki · 07-06-2011, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TigerLily84

Hi TxVicki! What were the results with using Milk Thistle or was it too late at that point?

She actually did really well with the Milk Thistle and diet.
Cancer is what she had when she passed away.

TigerLily84 · 07-07-2011, 06:45 AM

Thanks! Thats very good to hear she did well on the Milk Thistle, it gives me hope. Sorry for your loss. Its never easy losing a baby. I lost my pomeranian Tito 6 years ago and I still think about him alot.

cdwarren · 07-07-2011, 01:47 PM

thanks

07-05-2011, 08:05 AM	#1
TigerLily84 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands Posts: 88 Blog Entries: 7	Lexi Update Hi Guys, Just thought I'd update you on Lexi. For those who will read this thread for future reference, Lexi my 5 month old yorki was diagnosed with Gastritis and Pancreatitis on 23 June 2011. She was vomiting and would not eat so I took her to the vet and after blood work they diagnosed her. She was prescribed some medication for a week and was scheduled for a follow up blood test, which the results showed that her pancreas was still inflamed. The vet advised that they would see her again in 3 weeks at which time they would be in a better position to know how to treat her, if the inflammation did not go away on its own. She is no longer on medication and she is on a strict diet which seems to be working for her. She has also not vomited since she was seen by the vet and her stool is normal. I also consulted with the vet regarding treating her with natural remedies. They prescribed some probiotics and a tincture of Milk Thistle, Licorice and other combined herbs to aid with digestion, inflammation and to heal the liver. After researching the herbs I noted that the herbs are actually really good for pancreatitis. Food for thought for anyone that ever goes through this, Milk Thistle is also really good for protecting vital organs such as the kidneys and liver from vaccinations and heart worm preventatives. The herb also purifies and detoxifies the blood. The good thing about herbs vs meds is that they are a natural way of treatment and thus do not cause side affects. Lexi has only been on the herbs for 3 days but once she gets her check up in 3 weeks I will update you guys. __________________ I Lexi and Max

07-05-2011, 03:19 PM	#2
TxVicki Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: At Home Posts: 8,386	I'm glad to hear that Lexi is doing so much better. My late Molly who had Chronic pancreatitis I used Milk Thistle for her. __________________ [SIZE="3"VICKI & ALLIE[/SIZE]

07-05-2011, 04:39 PM	#3
zowiandnikasmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: illinois Posts: 902	continuing positive thoughts and prayers for you and for lexi to be all better soon! glad she is doing better. thanks for updating! __________________ My Princess Zowi 1/21/01 My Precious Pixie 5/28/10 My Little Angel Nika 4/16/04-8/29/10

07-07-2011, 06:45 AM	#6
TigerLily84 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands Posts: 88 Blog Entries: 7	Thanks! Thats very good to hear she did well on the Milk Thistle, it gives me hope. Sorry for your loss. Its never easy losing a baby. I lost my pomeranian Tito 6 years ago and I still think about him alot. __________________ I Lexi and Max

07-07-2011, 01:47 PM	#7
cdwarren YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Canada Posts: 6 Blog Entries: 1	thanks