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Thanks, my two hang around when the horses are done as well to snack on the hoof trimmings. But I'm somehow more relaxed with that. Fresh hoof trimmings just don't seem quite so hard and brittle. Does your dog also bites whole bits of the hooves?

Hi there, we have been given a bag of cow hooves and my dogs absolutely love them. However, I am a bit worried how safe they are for dogs and have so far only given them one each. Not only do they stink ( the hooves and also the dogs after chewing them ;)) but they also seem to be extremely hard. So please, any experiences or opinions on cow hooves for dogs?

Their diet is pretty well balanced and shouldn't have caused it. But certainly will now be tightened quite a bit more. I had a long conversation with the vet today and she actually said something similar to you to the fact that surgery/anaesthetic/ stress might possibly act as a trigger. But to little is still known about pancreatitis. I also talked to a long time breeder and friend of mine. We ended up researching the breeding background of both dogs - and came up with some interesting facts in their particular lines. Thanks Nekhbet Would you know of some good references on diets for pancreatitis. I know the basics such as low fat, small meals, but would love some more thorough advice and different options . We for example can't use dry food in any form or shape for the boy.

Just had a call from the vet. The Barium study had a positive outcome. There is no obstruction However, his lipase and amylase are way up. We are now dealing with Pancreatitis I now have another question . Has there been any extensive research done on pancreatitis in dogs? Reason I 'm asking; Both my male dogs were desexed when they were older. (I was showing them) The first one developed pancreatitis shortly after. And now Kobi, who was desexed last week is going through the same. Is it possible that either desexing older dogs or aneasthetics in older dogs could have a negative impact and make them more prone to develop pancreatitis? Or is it just pure bad luck?

I have spent the last couple of hours at the vet. My boy has been a bit unwell since yesterday and was in pain this morning when we woke up. X-rays show a piece of bone fairly high up in his intestine. They going to do Barium studies on him this afternoon to see whether it poses an obstruction. I was warned that it could end in bowel surgery which absolutely terrifies me. Are there other option that could be tried first to move that piece of bone safely without cutting him open straight away. And if it comes to the worst should I leave him with a normal vet? Or are there any specialists out there that might be better qualified to give him the care and attention he might need. I am sitting here worried sick waiting for the call and need to be able to make an informed decision.