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Barnyard Buddies:  Finally! A diagnosis for my little fur boy  |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
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Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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 Posted - Oct 26 2018 : 06:42:09 AM
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Well, if you read my posts or have been on the Suburban farmgirl blog, you know we LOVE our fur babies, and that our little chihuahua has been sick off and on for the four years we have had him. He got a terrible, life-threatening case of pancreatitis four years ago after we first got him, one week after getting his shots and one day after someone at a festival fed him a chocolate chip cookie.
We had three plus years with no flare ups until this past April. After many emergency visits, countless tests and vet visits, antibiotics, special food, etc...we have have a diagnosis.
His little body doesn’t produce the enzyme from his pancreas. SO we now have to sprinkle an enzyme on his food ten minutes before he eats it. I am sooo happy to report that so far, so good.
He’s doing great and back to his old self. Hopefully it stays rosy long term. The only thin is the vet wants to put him on a chew that has probiotics. That is okay, except it has two kinds of oil in them. I am worried since now he is stable that it will bother his gi tract. Vet says try it. Finger crossed.
Anyone else have pups with this problem? I hope you have happy outcome stories. We love our baby boy so much. He is the sweetest little dog.
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
Chapter Leader, CT Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, Jan. 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blog
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sherone_13
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sherone
Evanston
WY
USA
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Tumbleweed
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nancy
Texas
USA
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Posted - Oct 26 2018 : 09:28:30 AM
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Good news Nicole,
I agree our furry children are just about everything to us.
TW
The fun begins where the sidewalk ends. Shel Silverstein |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
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Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Oct 26 2018 : 12:27:44 PM
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That's great news, Nicole. I hope this continues to work for you and your fur baby. They definitely hold a special place in my heart, so I understand where you are coming from.
Krista |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Oct 26 2018 : 12:39:56 PM
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Nicole so happy you have an answer and he's better.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - Oct 27 2018 : 05:19:48 AM
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Nicole, this is wonderful news!! I hope your little fur baby continues to maintain good health. Last December, I lost my beloved fur kitty to recurring Pancreatitis. I still misss his little sweet ways everyday . He was the best Kitty I have ever had !
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Oct 30 2018 : 05:34:45 AM
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Thank you, everyone. I hope he stays stable, too. I know that this disease will probably be what eventually "does him in", but we take everyday and spoil him rotten.
Winnie, I am so sorry to hear about your little kitty. Big hugs to you.
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
Chapter Leader, CT Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, Jan. 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blog
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NatChap
True Blue Farmgirl
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Natalie
Clarkesville
GA
USA
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Posted - Oct 30 2019 : 11:47:03 AM
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Sorry, Nicole, about your little fella. It may be that with the sprinkling of the enzyme sustains him very much like other medicine/supplements. It sounds manageable so that he may live a normal life.
Winnie, sorry to hear about your kitty. Fur babies never leave our hearts and always go too soon.
Keep shining!
Natalie
"Ask what makes you come alive and go do it." ~Howard Thurman |
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HollerGirl56
True Blue Farmgirl
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Barbara
Flat Top
WV
USA
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Posted - Oct 30 2019 : 4:10:38 PM
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Fur babies rule for sure---and when they have good health it sure makes for happiness. But dark times sure do come. I have kept so many animals and when they die it is so sad and usually from something bad. I have spent way more money on pets health care than care for myself. Hope your fur baby does well Nicole.
Old Age Ain't No Place For Sissies!------Bette Davis |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Oct 31 2019 : 06:51:21 AM
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Hi Farmgirls!
It has been a year! I am happy to report that with the special food, rice, and the enzyme powder - knock on wood - my lil’ fur boy is doing well! He is happy, has gained and maintained weight, and so far, has not had any issues. Hopefully he continues on as stable as he has. So far so good! Thank you all for checking in!
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
Chapter Leader, CT Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, Jan. 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blog
http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
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Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Nov 01 2019 : 10:56:56 AM
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Nicole, I am so happy to hear this! My fur babies mean the world to me. I hope your little boy keeps improving with no issues. Good luck little guy!
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Barnyard Buddies: Finally! A diagnosis for my little fur boy |
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Finally! A diagnosis for my little fur boy
