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Cocker Specific Discussion => Health => Topic started by: Elouise on December 14, 2017, 07:14:13 PM
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Our 7 month old working cocker has had a couple of bouts of diarrhoea recently, and now sickness too. We've been to the vets twice and now waiting for the results of her stool sample, and a blood test will be done tomorrow. I'm worried sick... she only weighs 7kg and is underweight. The vet has not yet said what could be causing it but did mention her pancreas might not be functioning? Has anyone else experienced this please? Many thanks, Emma (very worried owner of Izzie)
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I have had friends who have had problem with pancreas and their dog and often the solution is to ensure you follow a strict diet with them and add supplements then usually the dog has a good quality of life.
Good luck with what you find and hope its easily solved
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Sorry you are experiencing this. If the poo is a greyish or clay colour, greasy cowpat consistency, you must ask for a test for Epi (exocrine pancreatic insufficiency). It is called the Tli test, requiring 12 hours fasting . Also a blood test for B12.
It is a treatable but lifelong condition , which few vets learn about. If the Tli test is below 2.4, it's positive . The gold standard information website / forum is epi4dogs.com . Also information on pancreatitis which can segue into Epi.
My springer nearly died before the correct diagnosis , then lived happily with it for another eight years till her heart failed at 12yrs old. Once the pancreas withers , it cannot be regenerated. But the right enzymes and low fibre food will work.
Feel free to pm me if an Epi test is positive.