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Possible Pancreatitis?

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  • eeeefarmE

    I've been following this thread and although I am new to the forum and don't know you I want to wish you all the best for your dog's speedy recovery. I know what it is like to deal with a sick animal. Waking up in the morning wondering if things will be better or worse today is no fun at all!

    "In order to get along with a Basenji, you have to be at least half as smart as the dog!"

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  • DebraDownSouthD

    LOL sounds like she is definitely feeling better.

    Debra

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  • MacPackM

    She has an issue with 'frequent small feedings', she would prefer frequent large feedings!
    Still needs more rest than usual but has spent time in the sunshine today, and curled up next to Chipley. So far, so good.

    Anne in Tampa

    Chipley, Missy & Lucky

    Topper, Nicky & Eddie in the clouds

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  • eeeefarmE

    Sounds like she is on the mend! :)

    "In order to get along with a Basenji, you have to be at least half as smart as the dog!"

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  • agilebasenjiA

    @MacPack:

    She has an issue with 'frequent small feedings', she would prefer frequent large feedings!

    Zest! seconds this idea!

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  • MacPackM

    Nicky continues to improve, eating well, activity seems normal but she does tire quickly. Other than that she is her normal 'cranky-funny' self. Whew. Going to make cookies all evening Wednesday to take when we go to follow-up on Thursday, for all the vets and ICU staff. Words (and money) aren't enough to thank them for saving my baby!

    Anne in Tampa

    Chipley, Missy & Lucky

    Topper, Nicky & Eddie in the clouds

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  • MacPackM

    Today Nicky's internist Dr. Weaver said she is amazing, pancreas is still a little enlarged but otherwise the pancreatitis seems over. She can go back to her regular Kibble (I took the nutritional breakdown for doc to see) and we have to be sure she doesn't get any fatty foods (sorry, no more cheese bites, Nick). It was an expensive week but having Nicky healthy and happy again, Priceless! I took a huge (grocery) bag of homemade oatmeal, and chocolate chip, cookies for the office and hospital staff, they all knew Nicky, the "vocal, unhappy" basenji. It is such a comfort knowing there are real experts just a half hour away!

    We are hoping this will be an isolated episode, but will be watching for recurrence (vomiting, diarrhea, belly pain). She sure was happy to have a bowl of kibble for dinner!

    Anne in Tampa

    Chipley, Missy & Lucky

    Topper, Nicky & Eddie in the clouds

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  • D

    I am so glad to hear that Nicky is on the mend!

    debbi j.

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  • eeeefarmE

    That's wonderful news! I am happy for you. :)

    "In order to get along with a Basenji, you have to be at least half as smart as the dog!"

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  • DebraDownSouthD

    YEAH!!! Great news and I know you are super relieved.

    Debra

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  • MothM

    Hooray for Nicky :)

    Glad she is all better again… :D

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  • O

    So glad to hear that Nicky is back to her usual self. Hopefully, she'll never have it again!

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