Pancreatitis - help please! - update - the worst news

[Qwerty]

Mollys had a few health issues lately including finding out her kidneys are not functioning brilliantly and she is on tablets for high blood pressure. But  the latest is pancreatitis (diagnosed with the special blood test). After 1 day of barely eating and vomiting we are now on day 6. Apart from that first day  she is has still been keen to to eat but now has diarrhoea. Vet has given pardale v today for pain since she still seems uncomfortable and she is also quieter than normal. And she is to get an ultrasound scan tmw to see if anything else going on. I’m a big worrier and jump to worst case scenarios at times like these! So if anyone has positive stories about dogs coming through the other side and how I can help her I’d be really grateful. She’s only 9!

[Mudmagnets]

Sadly mine isn't a positive post, but the following info given in this post by Phoenix  on 6th Feb this year may help:

"Several cockers on here have had pancreatitis that develops into Epi, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.   The pancreas is worn out.  There are symptoms that include desperate hunger because they can’t digest their food and will lose weight .     The poo is greasy looking yellow / grey and like  a cowpat or Mr Whippy.
There is a specific blood test your vet could do, called cTli .  Most vets know nothing about epi. My vet eventually saved my dog just in time. Then giving enzymes in the food replaces the missing ones and the dog improves with B12  and antibiotics,  normal low fibre food. It is a life long condition, but my  dog lived with it for eight years till she was 12 .The best information is on our website:
www epi4dogs.com
All breeds of dogs can suffer from this . Vets suffer from lack of experience with it. Any questions you have,do please send me a private message. Do suggest it to your vet, they may be grateful."

Not sure if this is the same blood test that Molly has already had? I hope the info can help Molly 

[Qwerty]

Thank you for this information, I wasn’t aware and will keep in mind to discuss with our vet.

[Jaysmumagain]

Just wanted to say I am sending positive thoughts to you and Molly.

Sleepless nights have a way of getting us even more anxious.

I hope today brings some positive news for Molly.

Julie

[rubyduby]

I am assuming your dog is on a specific diet for the kidney issues, but the Pancreas issue sometimes takes a week or so to calm down, the dog must always be fed a very low fat diet, to stop any further flares. My girl doesnt have kidney issues but she has had Pancreatitis since was 8 and now is 13 . Critically if you dog does present with a flare , looking ill or off food, then the important thing is pain relief asap followed by sufficient hydration, dont worry if they dont eat as they will once they feel better

[Qwerty]

Molly has a pancreatic tumour with likely spread. I really can’t believe the news I got this morning and I am completely devastated by it. My little pride and joy. I have her at home to spend time with her and the most awful appointment is booked for Monday. I honestly can’t imagine my life with out her right now and am heartbroken.

[bizzylizzy]

Am so sorry to hear the news wasn’t good. Stay strong for your girl and take comfort in each other this weekend, however poorly she is, she knows you’re there.
Thinking of you both and sending positive thoughts!
Xx 

[Jaysmumagain]

I am so saddened to read this. I can feel your pain.

Be strong for your girl and saviour every moment, I wish I could find words of comfort for you, it is so hard.

Keep your little girl close and be strong for her.

Julie

[Mudmagnets]

I'm so sad to read your news and can only echo thoughts of Julie and bizzylizzy 

  for you and Molly

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  for Molly.
Any illness is heartbreaking but when one is young , just no words

[ejp]

I am really sorry and very sad to hear this 😞
There are no words to make this any easier.

[Qwerty]

Thank you for your kind thoughts. It’s so very very hard. My little molly is sleeping beside me on the rug as she would normally do and she’s had some boiled chicken earlier for tea. I just can’t believe we’re in this position when she was as fit as a flea only weeks ago and only a few days ago anyone seeing her would never have known anything was amiss as she trotted happily along on her walkies. She’s really such a lovely lovely dog and is often mistaken for a puppy in her demeanour, so loving with everyone she meets. I’m glad I have this place to write. I don’t feel I have friends in real life that understand this bond. I just love her so much.

[Mudmagnets]

Thank you for your kind thoughts. It’s so very very hard. My little molly is sleeping beside me on the rug as she would normally do and she’s had some boiled chicken earlier for tea. I just can’t believe we’re in this position when she was as fit as a flea only weeks ago and only a few days ago anyone seeing her would never have known anything was amiss as she trotted happily along on her walkies. She’s really such a lovely lovely dog and is often mistaken for a puppy in her demeanour, so loving with everyone she meets. I’m glad I have this place to write. I don’t feel I have friends in real life that understand this bond. I just love her so much.

It's sadly true that it can be difficult for some folk, even those close,  to understand the bond you have with your dog, I remember when I lost Branston, my sister - thinking she was being kind - said 'never mind, lets go shopping it will help you forget about him'    do come and chat on here when you feel the need, there is usually someone around to listen and share your feelings. 

[Finvarra]

What a dreadful shock, I'm so sorry to hear your news. There are no words, but I will be thinking of you and Molly over this sad time. 
Lesley

[Qwerty]

Update - molly has been eating up her boiled chicken. She is tired but so keen to keep to her normal routine and was following me around to get out for a morning walk at her usual time. I didn’t think I’d have her in the car again but she obviously was desperate and so I popped her in and she just seemed so much happier. I took her a short distance along the road and took her out for a gentle bumble and sniffs which she so seemed to enjoy. Home for more chicken and a sleepy afternoon. I’m now questioning if the ct report (from specialist) could be wrong? Maybe it’s just the strong pain meds making her tired and she’s battling a severe case of pancreatitis? The specialist report couldn’t say absolutely definitively that the images showed malignancy because that’s only possible with a biopsy and I couldn’t put her through that. But they said the mass was most likely to be malignant rather than anything else. I’m clutching at straws I know. Haven’t slept really and mind is a mess.