Hi everyone I’m looking for other members experiences of pancreatitis. My 5 year old Lab has had recurrent episodes of vomiting and lethargy every year, starting In August for the last 3 years. She was tested for pancreatitis last year and result was negative but by November she was hospitalised after an episode of severe vomiting and diarroeha and Diagnosed with Haemorrhagic Enteritis (which I now suspect may have actually been a pancreatitis flare up) This year she started with bloody vomiting last week and I took her straight to vet. He suspected an allergy to nuts (we have a nut tree in the garden and she has eaten them in the past) and gave her a colvasone shot and an antibiotic shot. She seemed Ok for a day but then started vomiting again. Returned to vet who did blood tests and then specific pancreatitis test as lipase levels were raised. Pancreatitis test this time was positive but mild enough to be managed at home with a course of antibiotics and enzymes to be added to food. I’m struggling to understand what is causing the flare ups and how to mange it going forward. She is fed dry kibble (James Wellbeloved Lamb and Veg) As when younger she had recurring bouts of colitis and this food suits her. Any advice or shared experience welcome as Googling produces either contradictory advice or someone trying to sell you something. TIA
I have a Lab that in the past has had very similar symptoms. Lucan was eventually diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease after having an endoscopy and biopsies. He's kept stable on a special hydrolized diet and meds although will still have an occasional flare. Keep talking to your vet. Good luck.
I have had two friends whose dogs have had pancreatitis, both dogs have recovered and are fine, though one had a recurrence. I understand any fat can contribute to it, but it doesn't look as if Lab is fed any fat? Maybe there is fat in the Lamb in the kibble?
Yes, fat definitely seems to be indicated as a problem. I think it might just have to be trial and error with different foods although avoiding fat altogether might be tricky
