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wemple2 · 05-25-2007, 06:18 PM

Oh no...not again...Will continue praying for you and Scruffy...Is the vet giving any idea what might be making him so sick? Liver...pancreas...I sure hope they can find out what's causing this, so you at least know how to treat it...maybe related to something he's eaten...could he have gotten into something and ate it? Just guessing, trying to help solve this...Please get well Scruffy, Winston and I are praying that you do, really, really soon...

eaglez28 · 05-26-2007, 05:10 AM

Scruffy is alot better this morning.
Vet said Pancreas - Liver.
thats all we know so far.
Waiting for blood test results this morning.

YorkieDaze & Joy&Bella sent me some Recipes.
I will try the Home Cook Food for them now.
All the Dog Food Recalls have really got me scared.

wemple2 · 05-26-2007, 07:41 AM

Better today...that is good news, keep us updated, we all need to know that Scruffy is all better...and won't be getting sick again anytime soon!!! You are of course still in my thoughts and prayers!!!

joy and bella · 05-26-2007, 09:39 AM

glad i could help!! let me know if you need anything else, and i hope you baby gets better soon!!!

eaglez28 · 05-26-2007, 12:50 PM

I talked To the Vet this Morning.
The BloodTest turned out 100% better than 2 wks ago.
The enzymes in the Liver were back to normal.
NO Liver Shunt!!!

The Vet feels is was a Slight case of Pancreatitis.
He feels I caught it sooner this time than last time 2 wks ago.
We will wait to see if he has another episode before any further testing.
UltraSound will be the next Test.
Thanks so much for all of your Prayers
It means a Great Deal to Us

I will keep you all posted.

Kim

Yorkieluv · 05-26-2007, 01:50 PM

Woohoo!! I'm so glad that he doesn't have a liver shunt

Still praying for him though. Hope he feels better soon!

wemple2 · 05-26-2007, 02:20 PM

Well, good news, I'm elated!!! But what caused pancreatitis, I've heard some fatty foods can do that, and of course diabetes. Can they tell that from blood test, amylase I assume...or does ultrasound/x-ray/ct scan have to be done for diagnosis? It can still be very serious, be sure to watch him oh so carefully. Best wishes, for a full and total recovery!!! Stay well Scruffy, Winston and I are praying for you...

eaglez28 · 05-26-2007, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wemple2

Well, good news, I'm elated!!! But what caused pancreatitis, I've heard some fatty foods can do that, and of course diabetes. Can they tell that from blood test, amylase I assume...or does ultrasound/x-ray/ct scan have to be done for diagnosis? It can still be very serious, be sure to watch him oh so carefully. Best wishes, for a full and total recovery!!! Stay well Scruffy, Winston and I are praying for you...

I read on the Web that his diet should be Low Protein - Low Fat.

I have always feed them all Puppy Food because we always have a puppy here. Scruffy & Lexi are 2 yrs old & probably should be on Adult Food.
Maybe thats where I messed up - trying to make it easy to just leave dry kibble out for them all the time.

They normally eat:
Chicken Soup for the Puppy Lovers Soul Dry - Protein 28% - Fat 18%
mixed with before Recall:
Nutro Ultra Puppy Can - Protein 9% - Fat 5%.

BUT
I recently got a new puppy & she was on
Purina Pro Plan Puppy Dry Protein 30% - Fat 20%
mixed with:
Pedigree Lamb & Rice Puppy Can Protein 9% - Fat 8%.

So I had switched all of them to this about a month ago.
Then switched back to Chicken Soup & Pedigree canned about 3 weeks ago.

Scruffys problems started 2 weeks ago.

I stopped the canned food totally yesterday.
they still are eating Chicken Soup Puppy
& I Home Cooked today for them.
BUT I think the Lean Beef in the recipe is to much Protein
(couldn't find Lamb Down here)

I recieved samples in the mail today from Artimis - to high in protein & fat 29% & 18%..
Can't get Canidae around here - the lamb & Rice formula is only 21%protein - 12.5 fat.
I don't know what the hell to feed them now!
Ive searched the web to find a Dry Dog Food low in Protein & Fat
I think we have Natural Balance Potatoe & Duck 21%protein & 10%fat at Petsmart.
Wellness Products (chicken, lamb or fish & sweet potatoe)22% protein & 12%fat at a local Pet Store.

Tinkerbelle1 · 05-26-2007, 04:31 PM

Kim,

I am so happy to hear that Scruffy is doing better and he does not have liver shunt. I will continue sending prayers till he makes a full recovery.

Sorry I can't help you with the food issue hopefully somebody here can.

Good luck,

Jay

eaglez28 · 05-26-2007, 06:38 PM

I found the Natural Balance Potatoe & Duck Dry Food with 21%protein & 10%fat at Petco.
The label states it is for All Life Stages - So I will use it for Puppy also.
All 4 of my Furbabies seem to like it - time will tell.
I will use this for now & try Home Cook Recipe later on when Scruffy has made a complete recovery.
In the mean time I will search around Town for Lamb Meat.
YorkieDaze said I need to stay away from Red Meat for Scruffy.

Thanks for all the Wonderful Prayers!!!!!

wemple2 · 05-26-2007, 07:09 PM

Good luck with the feedings...I really have no idea any more, what's good for them...what's not. But whatever you decide on, if it works, stay with it. I'm not to keen on constantly changing dog foods, so if I find something mine will readily eat...and doesn't make him sick, I'm not changing...Unless there's a RECALL...God forbid. Still praying that Scruffy has no lasting effects from his bouts with pancreatitis, that he continues to recover, eat well and stay healthy. Hugs!!!

SophieRose · 05-26-2007, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eaglez28

I found the Natural Balance Potatoe & Duck Dry Food with 21%protein & 10%fat at Petco.
The label states it is for All Life Stages - So I will use it for Puppy also.
All 4 of my Furbabies seem to like it - time will tell.
I will use this for now & try Home Cook Recipe later on when Scruffy has made a complete recovery.
In the mean time I will search around Town for Lamb Meat.
YorkieDaze said I need to stay away from Red Meat for Scruffy.

Thanks for all the Wonderful Prayers!!!!!

Sophie had the same disease and it is painful for them. What is really important is not to change food frequently because once they have this condition, it can flare up at any time. Stress is also one of the big factors. Your vet is most likely looking at protein levels which will need gentle foods but don't short change vitamins & minerals. Usually they are put on a strict diet, medications and blood panel recheck for proteins. This is a very serious illness and sending healing thoughts for Scruffy.

eaglez28 · 05-26-2007, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SophieRose

Sophie had the same disease and it is painful for them. What is really important is not to change food frequently because once they have this condition, it can flare up at any time. Stress is also one of the big factors. Your vet is most likely looking at protein levels which will need gentle foods but don't short change vitamins & minerals. Usually they are put on a strict diet, medications and blood panel recheck for proteins. This is a very serious illness and sending healing thoughts for Scruffy.

Actually the Vet didn't say anything about Protein Levels.
I kinda learned it on my own.
I read on the Web that someone with Pancreatitis diet should be Low Protein - Low Fat.
His BloodWork turned out 100% better than 2 wks earlier when Enzymes in Liver were Elevated.
This episode was not like the one 2 wks ago.
He is on Antibiotics for a week.
Further testing will be done if he has another episode.
Thanks for your help!
Did

Sophie pass away from Pancrease problems?

RMKC · 05-27-2007, 07:59 AM

Poor Baby, i hope he feels better soon !

joy and bella · 06-05-2007, 07:31 PM

any updates???

05-25-2007, 06:18 PM	#76
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	Oh no...not again...Will continue praying for you and Scruffy...Is the vet giving any idea what might be making him so sick? Liver...pancreas...I sure hope they can find out what's causing this, so you at least know how to treat it...maybe related to something he's eaten...could he have gotten into something and ate it? Just guessing, trying to help solve this...Please get well Scruffy, Winston and I are praying that you do, really, really soon... __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

05-26-2007, 05:10 AM	#77
eaglez28 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 1,313	Scruffy is alot better this morning. Vet said Pancreas - Liver. thats all we know so far. Waiting for blood test results this morning. YorkieDaze & Joy&Bella sent me some Recipes. I will try the Home Cook Food for them now. All the Dog Food Recalls have really got me scared. __________________ IT'LL COST Nothing To Dream & EVERYTHING NOT TO!!! Kim Scruffy Lexi Kylee Stormy Reesie Tyke http://www.myspace.com/eskindsyorkies Last edited by eaglez28; 05-26-2007 at 05:12 AM.

05-26-2007, 07:41 AM	#78
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	Better today...that is good news, keep us updated, we all need to know that Scruffy is all better...and won't be getting sick again anytime soon!!! You are of course still in my thoughts and prayers!!! __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

05-26-2007, 09:39 AM	#79
joy and bella Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: florida Posts: 1,232	glad i could help!! let me know if you need anything else, and i hope you baby gets better soon!!! __________________ I LOVE my baby girl Bella!!!! She is my world!!

05-26-2007, 12:50 PM	#80
eaglez28 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 1,313	I talked To the Vet this Morning. The BloodTest turned out 100% better than 2 wks ago. The enzymes in the Liver were back to normal. NO Liver Shunt!!! The Vet feels is was a Slight case of Pancreatitis. He feels I caught it sooner this time than last time 2 wks ago. We will wait to see if he has another episode before any further testing. UltraSound will be the next Test. Thanks so much for all of your Prayers It means a Great Deal to Us I will keep you all posted. Kim __________________ IT'LL COST Nothing To Dream & EVERYTHING NOT TO!!! Kim Scruffy Lexi Kylee Stormy Reesie Tyke http://www.myspace.com/eskindsyorkies

05-26-2007, 01:50 PM	#81
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	Woohoo!! I'm so glad that he doesn't have a liver shunt Still praying for him though. Hope he feels better soon! __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

05-26-2007, 02:20 PM	#82
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	Well, good news, I'm elated!!! But what caused pancreatitis, I've heard some fatty foods can do that, and of course diabetes. Can they tell that from blood test, amylase I assume...or does ultrasound/x-ray/ct scan have to be done for diagnosis? It can still be very serious, be sure to watch him oh so carefully. Best wishes, for a full and total recovery!!! Stay well Scruffy, Winston and I are praying for you... __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

05-26-2007, 04:31 PM	#84
Tinkerbelle1 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Maine Posts: 526	Scruffy Kim, I am so happy to hear that Scruffy is doing better and he does not have liver shunt. I will continue sending prayers till he makes a full recovery. Sorry I can't help you with the food issue hopefully somebody here can. Good luck, Jay __________________ Off to work I go to support my Tinkerbelle and Gabrielle.

05-26-2007, 06:38 PM	#85
eaglez28 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 1,313	I found the Natural Balance Potatoe & Duck Dry Food with 21%protein & 10%fat at Petco. The label states it is for All Life Stages - So I will use it for Puppy also. All 4 of my Furbabies seem to like it - time will tell. I will use this for now & try Home Cook Recipe later on when Scruffy has made a complete recovery. In the mean time I will search around Town for Lamb Meat. YorkieDaze said I need to stay away from Red Meat for Scruffy. Thanks for all the Wonderful Prayers!!!!! __________________ IT'LL COST Nothing To Dream & EVERYTHING NOT TO!!! Kim Scruffy Lexi Kylee Stormy Reesie Tyke http://www.myspace.com/eskindsyorkies

05-26-2007, 07:09 PM	#86
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	Good luck with the feedings...I really have no idea any more, what's good for them...what's not. But whatever you decide on, if it works, stay with it. I'm not to keen on constantly changing dog foods, so if I find something mine will readily eat...and doesn't make him sick, I'm not changing...Unless there's a RECALL...God forbid. Still praying that Scruffy has no lasting effects from his bouts with pancreatitis, that he continues to recover, eat well and stay healthy. Hugs!!! __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

05-27-2007, 07:59 AM	#89
RMKC Rosi & Poli's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 5,428	Poor Baby, i hope he feels better soon ! __________________ ROSI & POLI Love my Babies

06-05-2007, 07:31 PM	#90
joy and bella Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: florida Posts: 1,232	any updates??? __________________ I LOVE my baby girl Bella!!!! She is my world!!