John with Tasha- chronic pancreatitis-panting

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jilbert57
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Re: John with Tasha- chronic pancreatitis-panting

Post by jilbert57 » 27 Jan 2020, 21:34

Hi John, the urine cortisol test isn't always the answer. I had a dog whose urine cortisol ratio was good, not until the vet kept her for the day to do the dexamethasone suppression test was Cushings diagnosed.

Jill
My name is Jill and we live on the Hood Canal in Washington State. We currently have 2 Jack russells, TJ is 8 and Sadie is 2.

Mickey and his pancreatitis brought me to Epi4dogs.com site in 2012 to help manage it.
He lived from 6/99 - 8/2014

Mickey, Jack Russell. Chronic Pancreatitis. Dianes enzymes, 1/8t 3x/day with meals.

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Patsy
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Re: John with Tasha- chronic pancreatitis-panting

Post by Patsy » 28 Jan 2020, 05:37

It’s so difficult. You just have to follow your instinct, don’t you, and do your best for your friend, however old they are.
Springer spaniel Marti had Epi, PLE , MMM just to confuse me. She lived till 12yrs, chubby and happy despite eight years of epi.
Capsule enzymes suited her best. B12 supplements made her into a new dog!
After a cocker with PLN kidney disease, I now have two healthy rescues, a lively, suicidal , small ginger terrier, adopted with pneumonia, and gum disease needing nearly all his teeth out, and a fluffy grey toy poodle/terrier from Greece.

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