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I have spoken to a few people in the U.S i'm told they have internists over there who put their dogs on fluids for 5 days straight to give the pancreas long enough time to recover. I have a feelng maybe she has never properly recovered but i don't know what to do as they don't do that here! Do you mean just fluids and no food? Callie was in the vets for 5 days on a drip but had food too. My vet says they have only started treating pancreatitis like this in the last year, before they would not have fed the dog now they try to feed them as soon as possible. Hope your new vet can give you some answers must be hard not knowing what causes it.

I was going to ask my vet about fish oil capsules as I had been giving them to Callie before her episode. So they are ok to give? I was worried that oil was fat Hope Ollie is doing ok

My girl is only a baby, i have no idea what leeps causing her flare ups! Can i ask what diet you have your dog on? and what caused it? Hi Lizzy we moved house in Feb and it seems the previous owners emptied a very full bbq drip tray into the flower beds - pure fat - and so she ate a lot of it and nearly died. Now she cant tolerate fat. I home cook her meals. Chicken breast or mince (boiled then squeezed with paper towel) veggies and a small amount of rice. Also tuna in springwater and a special low fat kibble I use for treats. The only problem with that is I have to feed her 4-5 times a day to keep weight on her. What did your new vet say - were they helpful?

good luck - and please let me know how you go. My dog had a very bad attack about 3 months ago but she is old and I know exactly what caused it. We have a very strict diet regime and I am hoping she wont get another one

Great news!!! bet you're over the moon How is he going? has he perked up yet? cheers

I feel exactly the same. I know the day is coming when I am going to have to say goodbye. Went to pieces when I heard the word cancer - how I am going to have the strength to hold her as she goes.... but I will - I owe her that. Thats why I feel so much for the people who's pets have gone and its why I cant spend more than a few minutes in Rainbow Bridge forum. I think these feelings we have are natural - ups and downs, a rollercoaster ride - well thats how the last year has felt for me ;) for you and Jasper

good story - at the pizza As Mooper already said he has landed on his feet and you'll do the best for him My foxy is a rescue - has had skin cancer for the last year then pancreatitis to mix it up a bit and keep me on my toes Hope Freds feeling a bit better ps - how many photos do you have of Fred :D

Totally understand why you have to try again - I would have done the same. Who knows, maybe it will work again and he will have another long remission? I hope so. Keep fighting little man!! Nell, I know its a hard time you are going through so take care of yourself too

oh no!! I am so sorry - words arent enough

Fred is one good looking dog!! where did you get him from? so here's hoping tomorrow he's a little bit better day after better still and hey maybe next week you will be doing another 'day in the life of' but it'll be 'look how good I feel today' cheers

Hi Kingbob hope Fred's feeling a bit better today - its hard seeing them in pain but they usually bounce back in no time good luck for the test results hope you get the best possible result Loved your 'day in the life of' Fred has a geat life with you

oh no - sorry to hear this Jasper has been fighting for what over a year now? true fox terrier.... he never gave up!! they are very special little dogs arent they? I have one. I dont have any words of wisdom to give you I wish did. But I am thinking of you both

beautiful tribute to a beautiful girl RIP Femka

sorry you are still missing your special girl. I hope the good memories can bring a smile in the future take care

run free beautiful girl

RIP Bliss Run free

RIP Dusty - so hard for you to lose such a big part of your life run free

Hi Staffyluv How's our favourite boy doing? did you take any photos of him at easter?

I'm not an expert but that sounds like an excellent diet so I dont think its related to that. My foxy only eats grass when she wants to be sick so it will be interesting to hear of others stories

what a relief!! so happy for you - great news

oh no, not another one. Its so sad good luck and I hope you have heaps of quality time left take care

been thinking about you and Maxi - good to hear he is back home (and being spoilt by the sound of things) here's hoping for some good news when you get the results. take care both of you

oh IDWT sorry to hear that hope Maxi's lump turns out to be nothing bad will be thinking of you both on Thursday, please let us know how he goes

so sorry to hear your sad news, I hope you can still have some good times together hugs to you both

heartbreaking so sorry for your loss