Pancreatitis in maltese dogs

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Avatar m tn The cause can sometimes be unknown, but very often follows after eating any fatty food (Turkey skin for instance, or even chicken fat etc) Even a few table scraps CAN cause Pancreatitis attacks in susceptible dogs. And very often, when they have had one -unless they stay on a strict diet, they can get another attack in the future. Has your vet excluded this as a possibility? The treatment sounds harsh but is the best way to manage an attack.
Avatar f tn As with our dog Travis, just one bit of extra fat can be lethal. In older dogs, the organs may already be struggling to do their jobs with no particular symptoms until it's too late. Please try not to destroy yourself with guilt. Most people aren't aware of the dangers of that "one little bit" of people food - particularly when their dogs appear to be perfectly healthy. Pork is particularly notorious due to the high fat content.
Avatar n tn Hi All, I had a diabetic baby (he's passed on now), but I had found a great canine diabetic/cushing's site when he was diagnosed. I can't remember what forum it was , I'll check to see if I still have it listed in my favorites, and if it's even still around, and I'll post that.
Avatar f tn I have 2 dogs the maltese and a terrier mix. The Maltese is paper trained but when he goes outside he eats the teriers poop. What could be wrong? Any ideas?
Avatar f tn We watch other dogs on occasion and I am concerned for not only my own dogs safety but those of visiting dogs. My daughter is a volunteer at the local shelter and is having a difficult time with the idea of taking the foster (beagle mix ) back to the shelter in fear that they will put her down. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated as my daughter is distraught about this.
Avatar f tn While I am at work I let my in laws take care of her and my in law takes care of other dogs (male or female). For some reason.. My female Maltese stomach has been growing outrageously big..not typical for a regular maltese weight/size. I'm thinking she may be pregnant but I'm not sure if she can be at such a young age. The only thing i also notice differently is that she is more relaxed (laying down all the time) & always out of breath. Any thoughts?
Avatar f tn t see any red flags other then Pepcid should be used with caution in dogs with kidney and liver problems. I doubt your Vet would prescribe this if he felt it was not appropriate. Myself and many people I know, my kids included, have often used this with no adverse effects. My daughter's little dog, younger than yours, has chronic pancreatitis problems and has been at the Vet's at least 3 times with flare ups and whopping Vet bills.
129422 tn?1222699589 s office and three blood profiles (one comprehensive one), other than initial dx of pancreatitis, vet is stumped as to what might be wrong. Initially (first week of August), our Maltese did vomit and wouldn't eat (and he always eats voraciously). Taken to vet around first week in August. Xrays showed nothing. Blood workup showed mild pancreatis and stool sample did show some minor blood in it. He was started on mild Rx diet and sent home. We were told to give him 5 mg.
Avatar n tn Can I use Besivance in my dogs eyes? He has an eye infection. He is totally blind and is 16 years old.
Avatar f tn She spent 2 nights in the ER hospital. She had pancreatitis. This infection settled in her kidneys causing off the chart high kidney values. She had to go on an IV drip but because of her mitral valve heart condition, she could not receive fluids too quickly. Flushed her kidneys and praise the Lord! Her values have stayed normal since returning home! Downside, the cough is back...She is on Sucrafate, Pepcid AC, Batril, Amoxil, Pimobenden, Anopril, mirtaximide and lasix.
178107 tn?1315947630 There is always a danger that something could go wrong during whelping, no matter how carefully you plan things. Toy breeds are even more prone to difficulties during whelping just based on their tiny size. However, there are many other important things that should be considered before breeding your dog.
Avatar n tn Hi, Calm down and just let your cat know where the food, water and litter are. I assure you that in your cat's own time he/she will begin to feel less fear and come around. I had to take in my daughter's cat into my house with 2 dogs and a cat. Her cat stayed as far away as possible for months, and when we saw her on the stairs and we reached to try to pet her she swiped at us.
Avatar n tn If pancreatitis is part of your dogs issue, probiotics and full spectrum digestive enzymes would be very helpful to take the burden off your dogs pancreas and allow it to heal.
Avatar f tn I have 2 dogs, a Maltese and a Yorkie. They will both be turning 1 Dec. 16, and we got them both together so they have grown up together and all that. The maltese is a bit more shy and reserved while my yorkie is more out going and yappy. I have always been more attached to the maltese cuz he's more sweet, hes a mommy's boy and the yorkie likes my husband more since they play rough and is a bit aggressive.
Avatar n tn You may be wondering why I am even contemplating this if it bothers me, but I have to say that I absolutely fell in love with this dog when I saw the photos. Of all of the dogs I have been viewing, I felt such a connection with this one. Any help you could give would be greatly appreciated.
16928817 tn?1452455752 After he comes home he must be on a very low-fat diet, since foods that are high in fat can be a cause of pancreatitis. Dogs that eat a lot of human food are more susceptible than dogs who eat strictly dog food. Fatty human food will not CAUSE pancreatitis in a healthy pancreas, but so many breeds today are overbred (and pit bulls are one of the most overbred breeds out there next to labs) that they have problems that nobody even realizes they have until something like this happens.
Avatar n tn m not judging you in any way - some vets make a lot of money doing unnecessary dental work on dogs. In fact, our Siberian husky is supposed to have her teeth cleaned in a few weeks. My daughter wants it done because it's free and I don't want it done because the dog has to be sedated and I think cleaning her teeth is something that can be done at home. However, if your dog was having real problems with his teeth then going to the vet was the right thing for you to have done.
Avatar m tn My 8 year old male Maltese has been showing symptoms of what seems to be Kennel Cough, however my assumptions are based on an hour's worth of internet research. I haven't visited the vet yet due to financial reasons. I came across TWO youtube clips of two different dogs showing likewise symptoms that my maltese has been showing lately. It's been happening for about a week now.
Avatar n tn 2010, my 10 year old Maltese male began scratching at the bed in the middle of the night. He usually sleeps and prefers to be in his own bed, in the bedroom. He was shivering severely and his body was very cold, including paw pads. It was Not cold in the house. Picked him up and warmed him up and after a fairly short amount of time he was then panting. After this, the entire next day he followed me Everywhere, tail drooping, hanging down.
Avatar n tn She should have begun to show signs of nipple enlargement as well as swelling in the vaginal area. Some dogs, like some people hide their pregnancies and don't show until the very end. She may have only one or two puppies, in which case she wouldn't grow very large. An X-Ray or abdominal ultrasound/pregnancy check is really worth it, not only to set your mind at ease, but to determine a more exact due date, or to see if she really is pregnant.
6246858 tn?1382269276 I called my priest and took all three to church. I left the Maltese in the car and just took Sugar and Spike in. The priest began blessing Sugar, while not noticing Spike in my arms. Sugar was bouncing around saying hi to everyone. While Spike lay quiet in my arms. I said, "no Father, she's not the sick one, he is!" He replied, as he got a kick out of her sweetness, "that's o.k. I will bless her also.
634528 tn?1222655084 I have 2 black labs and they love to lay out back on our deck in the sun. When they come in the they smell like wet dogs, I always just chalked it up to their being hot and maybe sweating, b/c it does go away after they are inside where it is cool.
Avatar f tn Dogs, like humans, need a certain amount of fat for good nutrition, but sudden spikes in fat can bring on an acute case of pancreatitis - particularly in a dog who has already had it. Chronic pancreatitis is darned difficult to manage in humans as well as dogs. Please post back and let us know what your vet has to say about the urine sample and your dog's general condition.
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