Pancreatitis dog won't eat vet food, only treats. Is this okay?

Pancreatitis is a serious disease and a dog can die from it. So you need to give her time to recuperate. It will take more than two days for her to become healthy. Make sure she is hydrated and feed her only small amounts of the gastrointestinal food, but offer it often. Eventually she will start eating better. If she still is wobbly and not improved by Monday you should take her back to the vet for a recheck.

Ha Ha! Temptations are cat crack!!! I'm always saying this! It is probably partly both. Did your vet give you a special bland diet to feed Shadow? If not, I would try one. I'd pick Purina EN or Royal Canin GI. Either dry or canned - whichever he prefers. https://worldtails.securevetsource.com/itemView/view/198944_HomeDelivery.pml?productId=113553 https://worldtails.securevetsource.com/itemView/view/198944_HomeDelivery.pml?productId=113551 https://worldtails.securevetsource.com/itemView/view/198944_HomeDelivery.pml?productId=114751 Don't force feed him. Typically that just causes a food aversion. I suggest that if he doesn't start eating on his own that you ask your vet about putting in a feeding tube. It sounds drastic but it really isn't. It is an easy way for you to "force feed" him without forcing him..... They can keep the tube in for months.

You will need to take your dog back to the vet for a recheck. The veterinarian should prescribe pain medicine for your dog. If he has not had an ultrasound exam yet, this may be the time to have one, in order to check out whether he has an abscess or tumor on his pancreas. By now he should not be in pain anymore, especially since his body functions have returned to normal (no vomiting, no diarrhea, and eating and drinking.).

It is best to go slow with feedings after a bout of pancreatitis. I suggest you continue with the 12 tablespoons and then speak to your vet tomorrow about how you should proceed. She won't starve, I promise!

Hello. I am so sorry for your poor Rex. If you think he will eat a bit of the wet food then go ahead & see if he will take it. But I doubt he will be interested as sick as he has been. Make sure you do give him the pain medication as prescribed. Other than that, give him your whole heart & make him feel as loved as possible. I know how much this is tearing you apart. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Try moistening the food with water or some low-sodium chicken broth. Also try warming it in the microwave, just check for hotspots before feeding. Warming it makes it more aromatic and appealing and helps stimulate the appetite.

Hi, so sorry to hear that Sasha is not feeling well. Pancreatitis and diabetes are bad diseases to have by themselves. If she has both together that is not a good sign. You cannot expect her to be back to normal in such little time. I would not expect her to be back to 100% after only 24-26 hours of treatment. So, yes, it can be normal. If the diabetes is due to the pancreatitis it may resolve once the pancreatitis is under control. Here is some information for you: http://www.caninediabetes.org/pdorg/pancreatitis.htm I hope this helps. Best wishes to you and Sasha. I hope she is back to herself soon!