Liesel is battling pancreatitis - an inflammatory condition of the pancreas (the pancreas plays a huge role in digestion & regulation of blood sugar) ......along with confirmation of her bloodwork (revealed elevated white blood cell count & pancreatic enzyme levels)..... other symptoms such as vomiting, lethargy, (we can assume abdominal pain)...no appetite...
She is responding to treatment (two prescribed medications daily) and a low fat hydrolyzed kibble & canned food diet (yes...it is produced in canned formula). She has been on the hydrolyzed diet for a few months now....but now switched to a low fat version....and I'm happy to report, she is eating!
I was able to attend an appointment with our regular veterinarian (Liesel's third visit in one week) with Mr. Seventies & Liesel....we are so relieved to know Liesel's condition....and treatment. Pancreatitis can be deadly especially if left untreated....and some dogs get very, very sick. Our veterinarian said we had done everything right!
Liesel's energy level is improving.....she still sleeps most of the time....which is fine, her little body needs to heal. Even the redness & soreness of her gums is clearing up....she's never had any issue with her teeth or gums....with regular cleaning & dental cleanings done yearly....she had a healthy mouth. It should clear up & we're keeping an eye on it....
If she continues to improve...and has no upsets in the coming weeks....we will do a recheck in 4-6 weeks.
I can't tell you what it means to see her improving....eating small meals during the day & drinking water...
We're slowly getting patched back together here! My pain medication has certainly made a huge difference in my recovery....physiotherapy today....and staples removed on Friday....and this ice gel pack from Amazon has helped with swelling....I purchased the large size & am able to wrap it around my knee and leg....it works great...
You should purchase an ice machine its about $200 you just buy some small water bottles put them in the freezer you put three in the machine with some water. It has a nice pad specifically for your knee it wraps around your knee and it gets much colder than the ice packs, Leave on for about 20 to 30 minutes. Well worth the money because you will be using it for months. My doctors office recommend and they sell them there. I am age 72 and I am 7 months out of my surgery the day after I was able to straighten my leg now and only used walker two days - I can squat all the way down to the floor - still a little numb but that us getting better - put in the work do the exercises at home - it will be worth the recovery - but seriously look into the ice machine I can't imagine trying to recover without one
ReplyDeleteHi - and thanks for the great info! I've hear pros & cons of the ice machines - some late them....others hate them! I myself, not a fan of ice! Might do some digging into them tho!!
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