My little Barney is in the hospital with pancreatitis - again - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

peachbongi · 01-09-2012, 09:57 AM

Cathy I know how upset you must be. You are such a good mommy and Barney is blessed he picked you. I will keep Barney in my prayers.

Patti · 01-09-2012, 09:57 AM

I will keep Barney in my prayers.

AllDogBoots · 01-09-2012, 10:01 AM

Prayers for you and Barney. I'm sorry to hear this, Cathy.

chachi · 01-09-2012, 10:04 AM

Im sorry Cathy! I will keep Barney in my prayers

gryhndnut · 01-09-2012, 10:07 AM

Sending prayers for Barney and a speedy recovery. Sounds like to me that you are a very good and attentive mom!

107barney · 01-09-2012, 10:09 AM

Thanks everyone. His eyes were a little sunken this morning also. When I put him in his snoozer to go to the vet, he fell asleep and started snoring. It was so cute, but very sad

My vet saw him two days ago for his wellness exam and heartworm test and she could not believe he was the same dog. He looked rough and he was not happy with her when she touched his abdomen and even crinkled his lip at her.

I'm over beating myself up. Thanks to everyone for the added reasurrance. I always blame myself, but the truth is, dogs get sick sometimes just like people.

In terms of the diet, there is nothing commercial he can eat at this point of his life, with a 3x history of acute pancreatitis warranting hospitalizations. He was put on 3% fat home cooked for life and I was only suppose to use the RC food in a pinch. Well, he seemed to be doing so well on it that I just overused it. I knew his blood was slightly lipemic and I had it in the back of my head, but you need to treat the dog, not one value of the lab report so I kept with it. The RC gastro did other things that were beneficial such as improved his liver alkaline phosphatase.

I'm going to email Dr. R (nutritionist) to see if she thinks I can still use the 3% fat home cooked food for him, or if we need to go even lower with fat.

Taryn0405 · 01-09-2012, 10:25 AM

Oh Cathy, I'm just seeing this. Poor Mr. Barney. I'm so sorry that he's going through this. Especially since I know you've been working your tail off (food and diet wise) for all your pups.
He's in good hands, and I know you are going to figure this out for the little man. Prayers for you and him. Please keep us updated.

*Hugs*

chachi · 01-09-2012, 10:27 AM

Definitely dont blame yourself. My chachi got dehydrated after a small bout with diahrea also

impish · 01-09-2012, 10:30 AM

Sending good thoughts your way for Barney's quick recovery.

Lil Sis · 01-09-2012, 10:31 AM

Hi Cathy.. Please give Barney a hug form me and Remy

I known you are one of the vest mommies..and you will find a solution for ins food.

ladyjane · 01-09-2012, 10:41 AM

I am SO sorry about Barney and hope he will be feeling better soon. Please don't blame yourself...even on the best diet possible for them, they still can have bouts of pancreatitis. You are so good with your pups and tuned into them...this is not your fault, Cathy.

enchilila · 01-09-2012, 10:54 AM

Saying prayers for sweet Barney. I hope he starts to feeling better soon. Will be looking for updates.

xmasbaby75 · 01-09-2012, 10:58 AM

Poor Barney, I hope he is feeling better soon.

sbgooljar · 01-09-2012, 11:05 AM

I hope Barney feels better soon and is back to his usual self!

107barney · 01-09-2012, 11:16 AM

I just called and spoke to the tech who is taking care of Barney.

Poor baby had more diarrhea and it is "gelantenous" - so my efforts at bland food and rice failed to make any headway with the diarrhea. They sent off his stool in case he picked up a parasite. She said he definitely has to go back tomorrow for the fluids again all day and they will send him home with a catheter tonight.

I've never had one home with a catheter, she said it would be bandaged. I hope I will be ok with this.

My poor baby

01-09-2012, 09:57 AM	#16
peachbongi Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,926	Cathy I know how upset you must be. You are such a good mommy and Barney is blessed he picked you. I will keep Barney in my prayers. __________________ Handmade Sweaters The Princess Paw on FB Fergie & Tink

01-09-2012, 09:57 AM	#17
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	I will keep Barney in my prayers. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

01-09-2012, 10:01 AM	#18
AllDogBoots Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 7,984	Prayers for you and Barney. I'm sorry to hear this, Cathy. __________________ I'm Karen - Devoted Mama to the Drama Boyz - Cooper & Max www.alldogboots.com

01-09-2012, 10:04 AM	#19
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Im sorry Cathy! I will keep Barney in my prayers __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

01-09-2012, 10:07 AM	#20
gryhndnut Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Brighton, Illinois Posts: 168	Sending prayers for Barney and a speedy recovery. Sounds like to me that you are a very good and attentive mom! Last edited by gryhndnut; 01-09-2012 at 10:08 AM. Reason: typo

01-09-2012, 10:09 AM	#21
107barney T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 9,816	Thanks everyone. His eyes were a little sunken this morning also. When I put him in his snoozer to go to the vet, he fell asleep and started snoring. It was so cute, but very sad My vet saw him two days ago for his wellness exam and heartworm test and she could not believe he was the same dog. He looked rough and he was not happy with her when she touched his abdomen and even crinkled his lip at her. I'm over beating myself up. Thanks to everyone for the added reasurrance. I always blame myself, but the truth is, dogs get sick sometimes just like people. In terms of the diet, there is nothing commercial he can eat at this point of his life, with a 3x history of acute pancreatitis warranting hospitalizations. He was put on 3% fat home cooked for life and I was only suppose to use the RC food in a pinch. Well, he seemed to be doing so well on it that I just overused it. I knew his blood was slightly lipemic and I had it in the back of my head, but you need to treat the dog, not one value of the lab report so I kept with it. The RC gastro did other things that were beneficial such as improved his liver alkaline phosphatase. I'm going to email Dr. R (nutritionist) to see if she thinks I can still use the 3% fat home cooked food for him, or if we need to go even lower with fat. __________________ T. Bumpkins & Co. Washable Doggie Pee Pads (Save 10% Enter YTSAVE10 at checkout) Cathy, Teddy, Winston and Baby Clyde...RIP angels Barney and Daisy

01-09-2012, 10:25 AM	#22
Taryn0405 Owned by a Gremlin Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: The Mitten State! Posts: 3,706	Oh Cathy, I'm just seeing this. Poor Mr. Barney. I'm so sorry that he's going through this. Especially since I know you've been working your tail off (food and diet wise) for all your pups. He's in good hands, and I know you are going to figure this out for the little man. Prayers for you and him. Please keep us updated. Hugs __________________ Taryn Momma to Gizmo AKA Monkeyman My husband, daughter, son, and dog make me who I am "My goal in life is to be as good of a person my dog already thinks I am."

01-09-2012, 10:27 AM	#23
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Definitely dont blame yourself. My chachi got dehydrated after a small bout with diahrea also __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

01-09-2012, 10:30 AM	#24
impish Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: USA Posts: 954	Sending good thoughts your way for Barney's quick recovery.

01-09-2012, 10:31 AM	#25
Lil Sis Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,008	Hi Cathy.. Please give Barney a hug form me and Remy I known you are one of the vest mommies..and you will find a solution for ins food. __________________ Shinja mom to Remy lil Sis to Bailey and Sammy

01-09-2012, 10:41 AM	#26
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,493	I am SO sorry about Barney and hope he will be feeling better soon. Please don't blame yourself...even on the best diet possible for them, they still can have bouts of pancreatitis. You are so good with your pups and tuned into them...this is not your fault, Cathy. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

01-09-2012, 10:54 AM	#27
enchilila Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 9,689	Saying prayers for sweet Barney. I hope he starts to feeling better soon. Will be looking for updates. __________________ "Betty Boop" The light of my life & the joy of my living!

01-09-2012, 10:58 AM	#28
xmasbaby75 YT Graphic Artist Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: RI Posts: 9,607 Blog Entries: 2	Poor Barney, I hope he is feeling better soon. __________________ Shadow Dancer (RIP) , Gellica, Li'l Sapphire, Phantom, & Brandi Blu (RIP)

01-09-2012, 11:05 AM	#29
sbgooljar YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Westchester County, New York Posts: 1,231 Blog Entries: 1	I hope Barney feels better soon and is back to his usual self! __________________ Romeo and Sujata

01-09-2012, 11:16 AM	#30
107barney T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 9,816	Barney Update I just called and spoke to the tech who is taking care of Barney. Poor baby had more diarrhea and it is "gelantenous" - so my efforts at bland food and rice failed to make any headway with the diarrhea. They sent off his stool in case he picked up a parasite. She said he definitely has to go back tomorrow for the fluids again all day and they will send him home with a catheter tonight. I've never had one home with a catheter, she said it would be bandaged. I hope I will be ok with this. My poor baby __________________ T. Bumpkins & Co. Washable Doggie Pee Pads (Save 10% Enter YTSAVE10 at checkout) Cathy, Teddy, Winston and Baby Clyde...RIP angels Barney and Daisy