Yorkie Pancreatitis - PLEASE PAY ATTENTION!

[LuvMySissy]

Originally Posted by CLEO & CEASAR

Hello Jodie...You can get them from Dr's Foster & Smith...or regular Pet Stores like Petco and PetSmart. My husband & I just came across them when we were reading all the nutrient contents of treats available out there. We are really very careful about fat contents now after going through that scary, stressful and expensive pancreatitis episode.

Thanks. I'll look for them today!!

[blades]

I went thru a bout of this with my older yorkie in the fall. I thought it was ok to give her meats from the table and other doggie treats but I learned the hard way. The vet called her the miracle dog- he has no idea how she made it- her lipase levels were off the roof. She is now the picture of health! She is on 1 Tbsp. canine I/D wet food mixed with 1 Tbsp pastina and 1/4 cup of wellness dry food. She gets this twice a day and looks great. I am soooo sorry to hear of your loss. Other yorkie lovers please heed this warning!!!!!!!

[Chanel]

I can only imagine how you are feeling, I am so sorry for your loss. I want to thank for taking the time to post this and inform other owners. I have been very strick with my Coco and stress the importance to my parents, but I have no idea that is could make her that sick.

[prettypuppypink]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I didn't post but lost my Pixie on July 3rd. She had fought Pancreatitis for two years caused by steroid sensitivity and a vet who made a mistake, never marked her records. A few months ago had an HGE attack and was hospitalized for 4 days. Afterwards, she really lost her will to fight and was declining even more. Pixie had another HGE attack July 1st and was hospitalized again, more severe. I had to make the decision to euthenize her on the 3rd since she had another attack in the hospital. Boy, it was hard. You have my sincere sympathy.
Jessica

[RMKC]

I am soo sorry for your loss , my heart is broken for you !

[doortego]

Sorry for your losses. It is so hard to lose them. How old was your puppy PrettyPuppyPink? Thanks for warning us. Donna

[Rae Rae]

Im sorry for your loss
Glad Sassi is OK though.

Thanks for the warning. I've already stopped giving Rocky peoplefood because he's begging whenever we eat.

[prettypuppypink]

Originally Posted by doortego

Sorry for your losses. It is so hard to lose them. How old was your puppy PrettyPuppyPink? Thanks for warning us. Donna

Pixie was 6 yrs. May 31. I thought she'd never see her 5th birthday but she surprised us. The quality of her life was never the same as previously after her Pancreatitis attack. It was just a matter of time. A very good vet pulled her through and bought her some more time. I hope eventually I'll remember her as she was before and not the last 2 years plus. She was my traveling companion and the best dog I ever owned, a sweet calm Yorkie whom I adored.
Jessica

[bgeier]

OK, now I'm thinking after reading all of this. Deucy gets about 1/2 scrambled egg each morning for breakfast...since he was little bitty. Some white chicken breast only every once in awhile...applesauce..a little and the MILK BONE little doggy treats. But all of these black spots that are croppiing up all over his little belly and genital area.....???? Maybe it's some of this people food he has been eating forever. He is kind of spoiled but I do not give him very much at all. Anybody?

[Sammyt97]

I have a couple of questions, is your pup itchy? Is he uncomfortable with the spots? It's possible that your dog has an allergy. Sammy developed severe skin allergies when he was oh probably 10 or 11. Actually he was 10 and he was being treated with antibiotics and steroids (side note, steroids are BAD for your dogs). He used to eat chicken and all kinds of food but he had to stop because of the allergies.....it's possible that this is what's up. What does your vet say?
Chris

Originally Posted by bgeier

OK, now I'm thinking after reading all of this. Deucy gets about 1/2 scrambled egg each morning for breakfast...since he was little bitty. Some white chicken breast only every once in awhile...applesauce..a little and the MILK BONE little doggy treats. But all of these black spots that are croppiing up all over his little belly and genital area.....???? Maybe it's some of this people food he has been eating forever. He is kind of spoiled but I do not give him very much at all. Anybody?

[cindybell]

I am so sorry for you're loss! No I am nervous about my little guy. I have a 6 month old Yorkie-poo. I feed him Merricks puupy food. Is this ok?
Also he gets Newman's own chicken organic treats and Old Mother Hubburd
puppy treats. Newman's has 8.5% crude fat and OMH has 7% crude fat.
Take care and Gob Bless
Cindy

[Doodlebug]

I am so sorry to each and every one who lost thier babies. Thank you for the warning. Mine get a bite of people food now and then but only things that I feel are not fatty. I am going to watch what I give them much more carefully now. I have always had to be careful of Teddy with his sensitive stomach anyway.

[laciegirl]

Originally Posted by daisy&barnie

Swtnutns, I am so sorry that you lost your precious baby. Please know that you are in our hearts and in our prayers.

It was just a couple of weeks ago that my little Daisy went through a pancreatitis episode. She had eaten an entire bowl of catfood at a relative's house before I could stop her. We were lucky: she became very, very ill but survived.

It just frightens me to hear people talk about giving their little ones pork, peanut butter, and other high fat foods. Their little pancreas cannot handle such foods. We are strictly low fat at our house after this scare, and consider those items at the pet store to be for Great Danes, or some other breed of big dog whose body can handle the fat intake.

Please, Yorkie Lovers, please listen to this warning from Swtnutns!! Pancreatitis in these little ones is no small matter!

By the way, if you or your friends have Schnauzers, according to my vet, Schnauzers are even more prone to pancreatitis than Yorkies. Spread the word to them as well.

Daisy and Barnie's mom,
Janet

Hi, I have my 3yr. old yorkie on Evo Dog food, both wet & dry, one of best, but in the entire Denver Co. area no one was carrying the small cans. I had several stores say Evo cat food was almost the same and ok. One person who worked for one of the stores, also worked at a Animal hospital, and said absolutely do not give it, its bad for their liver. After reading this blog, I think all dog owners need to be aware of this. Every one needs to know that many pet stores will sell anything for profit, and it could be fatal for their precious pets. I only feed the Evo food, and cooked chicken with peas & carrots to my little Lacie.