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Wrenee4 · 05-05-2007, 11:11 AM

Yes thank you so much for the info!! My husband just freaked when I read him this post - he has given ours pork before! No longer though!

deniserae · 05-06-2007, 07:47 AM

THank you to everyone who sent up prayers and responded to my post with such kind words. I was in such distress when I posted, I was typing while getting the entire key board wet with tears. Gia 's pancreatic enzyme test came back negative and the vet explained that hers was just a VERY SEVERE
Gastroenteritis caused by the ingestion of the pork, but in our case, we acted quickly by rushing her to him (middle of night) and getting fluids started promptly to combat dehydration (which damages vital organs very quickly, mainly the kidneys). Her stools are becoming formed now and I have visited her twice at the hospital (60 miles from my home), she is looking much better and is keeping down soft food the Vet prescribed (SD I/D) and her kidneys are working well. If nothing changes, we can bring her home tommorow.
I just never thought any kind of protein could cause such a response in a dog. I have never had a dog before (26 yrs of marriage) except for a LAB which was my daughters and lived outside. We feed him table scraps alot , including the leftover bone from Easter dinner, etc. which he happily chewed on for days without sequelae. I will not give ANY DOG people scraps again, ever! When the vet explained the biological process to my husband and myself, it made sense , but I wondered why I had never seen anything similar posted on this site. If this knowledge can prevent any other dog from getting sick as GIa has been, I am extremely thankful this web site and all the good posters who frequent it! I have given GIa small slivers of ham and turkey before, not big quantities, but he explained that her pancreas is so little that the large influx of FAT in that pork just stressed it to the max and made it become inflamed. (digestive juices come from the pancreas when we eat a big fatty meal) It all makes sense now. I prayed alot for God to make Gia better as I NEED her and LOVE her, as I know all of you understand.
ANyway, Thanks to all who cared and BEST OF LUCK with all your little yorkie friends in the future.
Love, Denise S.

yougetthesmiles · 05-06-2007, 07:49 AM

sending you thoughrs and prayers for a speedy recovery

wemple2 · 05-06-2007, 10:10 AM

I am so happy Gia is getting better!!! Still thinking of her, and sending hopes and prayers your way. Hugs and kisses to Gia from me and Winston.

Yorkieluv · 05-06-2007, 10:45 AM

So good to hear that she's doing better!! How scary that must have been for you...

Wrenee4 · 05-06-2007, 04:01 PM

Oh I am SOOO happy to hear this!!! YEAH We are wishing her to come home SOON!!

Amanda7 · 05-06-2007, 05:06 PM

It's wonderful to hear that little Gia is improving. I hope she is back home with you very soon. You did the right thing in rushing her to the Vet so fast. I still can't get over that pork could be so dangerous.

mvatthezoo · 05-07-2007, 07:53 PM

Wow, that is really good to know. I have been guilty of the bites of hot dog. I am also very concerned about Yorkiedaze not liking Science Diet. Is this the general concensus? My baby is on it, thinking it is great. Suggestions please.
Mary

daisy mae06 · 05-07-2007, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mvatthezoo

Wow, that is really good to know. I have been guilty of the bites of hot dog. I am also very concerned about Yorkiedaze not liking Science Diet. Is this the general concensus? My baby is on it, thinking it is great. Suggestions please.
Mary

there are worse things to give your pup SD is NOT the worst I love Royal Canan Yorkshire T. Some People Home cook or Do a Raw Diet. I don't. Well Treats I do at home . Ther is a guide on fod someplace around here. BTW I Don't feed wet at all not even as a treat.

05-05-2007, 11:11 AM	#16
Wrenee4 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,048	Yes thank you so much for the info!! My husband just freaked when I read him this post - he has given ours pork before! No longer though! __________________ ~Wendy~

05-06-2007, 10:10 AM	#19
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	I am so happy Gia is getting better!!! Still thinking of her, and sending hopes and prayers your way. Hugs and kisses to Gia from me and Winston. __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

05-06-2007, 10:45 AM	#20
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	So good to hear that she's doing better!! How scary that must have been for you... __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

05-06-2007, 04:01 PM	#21
Wrenee4 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,048	Oh I am SOOO happy to hear this!!! YEAH We are wishing her to come home SOON!! __________________ ~Wendy~

05-06-2007, 05:06 PM	#22
Amanda7 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern New York Posts: 1,307	It's wonderful to hear that little Gia is improving. I hope she is back home with you very soon. You did the right thing in rushing her to the Vet so fast. I still can't get over that pork could be so dangerous. __________________ Snickers & Baxter Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened.

05-06-2007, 07:47 AM	#17
deniserae Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: alabama Posts: 25	THank you to everyone who sent up prayers and responded to my post with such kind words. I was in such distress when I posted, I was typing while getting the entire key board wet with tears. Gia 's pancreatic enzyme test came back negative and the vet explained that hers was just a VERY SEVERE Gastroenteritis caused by the ingestion of the pork, but in our case, we acted quickly by rushing her to him (middle of night) and getting fluids started promptly to combat dehydration (which damages vital organs very quickly, mainly the kidneys). Her stools are becoming formed now and I have visited her twice at the hospital (60 miles from my home), she is looking much better and is keeping down soft food the Vet prescribed (SD I/D) and her kidneys are working well. If nothing changes, we can bring her home tommorow. I just never thought any kind of protein could cause such a response in a dog. I have never had a dog before (26 yrs of marriage) except for a LAB which was my daughters and lived outside. We feed him table scraps alot , including the leftover bone from Easter dinner, etc. which he happily chewed on for days without sequelae. I will not give ANY DOG people scraps again, ever! When the vet explained the biological process to my husband and myself, it made sense , but I wondered why I had never seen anything similar posted on this site. If this knowledge can prevent any other dog from getting sick as GIa has been, I am extremely thankful this web site and all the good posters who frequent it! I have given GIa small slivers of ham and turkey before, not big quantities, but he explained that her pancreas is so little that the large influx of FAT in that pork just stressed it to the max and made it become inflamed. (digestive juices come from the pancreas when we eat a big fatty meal) It all makes sense now. I prayed alot for God to make Gia better as I NEED her and LOVE her, as I know all of you understand. ANyway, Thanks to all who cared and BEST OF LUCK with all your little yorkie friends in the future. Love, Denise S.

05-06-2007, 07:49 AM	#18
yougetthesmiles BANNED FOR NOT MAILING PRODUCTS PURCHASED Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,295 Blog Entries: 3	sending you thoughrs and prayers for a speedy recovery

05-07-2007, 07:53 PM	#23
mvatthezoo Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Eunice, LA Posts: 22	Great info Wow, that is really good to know. I have been guilty of the bites of hot dog. I am also very concerned about Yorkiedaze not liking Science Diet. Is this the general concensus? My baby is on it, thinking it is great. Suggestions please. Mary