Harley has severe pancreatitis and needs prayers...

[107barney]

I'm glad Harley is improving! I hope tomorrow brings even more good news for you.

[windsantz]

Valorie, your and Harley are in our prayers. I'm so glad to hear he is improving. You have my number if there is anything I can do for you. Please call me.

[megansmomma]

Great news that he is improving!

[ladyjane]

I received the most adorable picture this morning from Valerie's daughter....Harley was on his back begging for belly rubs! He is still on IVs and tube feedings, but is definitely feeling better.
I am sure Valerie will be on later to give a full update on his condition; but wanted to post this for now so everyone knows.

[MauiGirl]

What a relief. Nice to have some good news today.

[YazminD]

Thanks for the update LadyJane, it's great to know Harley's improving!

[Lolasmom1211]

I've just returned from Gulf Coast again today and I'm sure they are VERY tired of seeing me! Harley was much improved, an amazing difference today. In fact, while in the waiting room with my daughter this morning, the elevator doors opened and she said, "That's a cute yorkie, Mom...Oh my gosh - that's Harley!", as the tech stepped off walking Harley on a leash after taking him outside to go to the bathroom! I was shocked to see Harley up and walking on a leash. I was so happy, I sat on the floor of the lobby with him for the next 5 minutes. His bloodwork is normal, and they will re-introduce food by mouth tomorrow to see if he tolerates it. If he does, they will take him off all IV meds, take out the NG tube and possibly come home Saturday, but most probably Monday.

Linda, you have certainly made a believer out of me about Gulf Coast. They are an amazing place. Harley was barely over having a seizure on Monday morning, he was in shock, having severe pancreatitis and was non-responsive and now, 48 hours later is walking on a leash and wanting belly rubs. His pancreatitis was severe, and after doing a little research, it's my understanding 50% of these little ones don't survive. Had I not gotten Harley to Gulf Coast, I don't believe he would have made it. Please don't ever wait if your little one has any of the symptoms of pancreatitis. Time is very important. Once again, thanks for all of the well wishes and prayers....they certainly helped!

[Potter]

I just saw this thread. I hope Harley will be back in his home sweet home soon! Pancreatitis is a very scary condition!

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by Lolasmom1211

I've just returned from Gulf Coast again today and I'm sure they are VERY tired of seeing me! Harley was much improved, an amazing difference today. In fact, while in the waiting room with my daughter this morning, the elevator doors opened and she said, "That's a cute yorkie, Mom...Oh my gosh - that's Harley!", as the tech stepped off walking Harley on a leash after taking him outside to go to the bathroom! I was shocked to see Harley up and walking on a leash. I was so happy, I sat on the floor of the lobby with him for the next 5 minutes. His bloodwork is normal, and they will re-introduce food by mouth tomorrow to see if he tolerates it. If he does, they will take him off all IV meds, take out the NG tube and possibly come home Saturday, but most probably Monday.

Linda, you have certainly made a believer out of me about Gulf Coast. They are an amazing place. Harley was barely over having a seizure on Monday morning, he was in shock, having severe pancreatitis and was non-responsive and now, 48 hours later is walking on a leash and wanting belly rubs. His pancreatitis was severe, and after doing a little research, it's my understanding 50% of these little ones don't survive. Had I not gotten Harley to Gulf Coast, I don't believe he would have made it. Please don't ever wait if your little one has any of the symptoms of pancreatitis. Time is very important. Once again, thanks for all of the well wishes and prayers....they certainly helped!

I am very happy to read the great news!! Continuing to pray for Harley to be back home with you soon.

That is very scary statistic, 50%. An eye opener that sends a very powerful message.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Maximo

I am very happy to read the great news!! Continuing to pray for Harley to be back home with you soon.

That is very scary statistic, 50%. An eye opener that sends a very powerful message.

I think it is the necrotizing pancreatitis she is referring to....that is about a 50% survival rate.

Nonetheless, Harley is a lucky boy. His condition was not good Monday morning..I swear by that place (Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists).

They are the same place/people who saved Piper recently.

[Lolasmom1211]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

I think it is the necrotizing pancreatitis she is referring to....that is about a 50% survival rate.

Nonetheless, Harley is a lucky boy. His condition was not good Monday morning..I swear by that place (Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists).

They are the same place/people who saved Piper recently.

I think Linda may be right about the "necrotizing pancreatitis", or either I may have dreamed (or had a nightmare) that only 50% was the survival rate! I have tried to find the article that I "thought" I read and I can't...so, I have to assume maybe that number is totally incorrect. I will continue to look for the article, but may never find it! So, I'm sorry if I put misleading info out there...as my daughter told me earlier today, "Mom, it was like your brain was not working the last few days!", and it wasn't. Now that Harley is doing better, I think I can start functioning normally again!

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Lolasmom1211

I think Linda may be right about the "necrotizing pancreatitis", or either I may have dreamed (or had a nightmare) that only 50% was the survival rate! I have tried to find the article that I "thought" I read and I can't...so, I have to assume maybe that number is totally incorrect. I will continue to look for the article, but may never find it! So, I'm sorry if I put misleading info out there...as my daughter told me earlier today, "Mom, it was like your brain was not working the last few days!", and it wasn't. Now that Harley is doing better, I think I can start functioning normally again!

There is nothing more stressful than what you have been through this week. Heck, I was terrified for you. Thank goodness things are going well now!!
Thank God and Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists!

[107barney]

I'm so glad to hear that Harley is on the mend! I hope he continues to improve.

[intilis]

So happy to hear the great news about Harley!

[Lisa and Pic]

Just seeing this and glad things are better. Prayers for you both!