My dog is sick with pancreatitis. Did I wait too long to see the vet?

The sooner you get pancreatitis treated the better for the pet. 48 hrs is not the worst response time but then again within 24 hrs is best. However, if you did respond within 48 hrs and proceed to go forward with aggressive treatment now for his pancreatitis, then his chances of making a full recovery are increased. Some pets require hospitalization, IV fluid therapy, pain management, antibiotics (if indicated), etc. While others can be treated by sending medications home with the owner. If Jackson is not eating well and his lab findings as well as physical exam findings suggest that hospitalization would be in his best interest, then I would high recommend considering that course of treatment for him. I hope that Jackson is able to make a full and speedy recovery from his illness. Best wishes and take care.

The symptoms of pancreatitis in dogs include vomiting, vomiting undigested food, abdominal pain, fever, lethargy, anorexia, diarrhea, and a hunched up posture. If you are concerned that Ralph has pancreatitis, please take him into a vet immediately. That because pancreatitis is a life threatening disease that is fatal without treatment.

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.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor guy! Pancreatitis can cause vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia and belly pain. It is a cause of vomiting and diarrhea but it isn't the only cause. Other causes are: intestinal parasites, viral or bacterial infections, toxin ingestion, IBD, food allergy/intolerance or reaction to eating something outside or a new treat/food/people food. Since he has been low grade vomiting now for 2 days it is best to have him seen soon if it continues. It is encouraging that he is eating. I would be sure you fasted him for 12-24 hours then resume feeding with a very bland diet of boiled chicken or hamburger with rice. Make the meals very small. Only offer small amounts of water. If he is lethargic, won't eat and the vomiting continues even on a low grade scale he should be seen before the weekend. I hope this helps and I wish you all the best!

I would not repeat anymore peroxide. Since he has already ingested it, all you can do is wait to see if pancreatitis occurs. You can feed a bland diet of boiled chicken and rice to help minimize the work the pancreas and intestines have to do. You should monitor for further vomiting and diarrhea or a painful abdomen. If you notice any of these, then get him checked right away for pancreatitis

If Pixi is being treated for pancreatitis, this vomiting could still be related to it. Pancreatitis makes a dog very sick. I think she needs to see a vet immediately, as she sounds very sick. Please take her into a vet now. Best of luck.

With pancreatitis, it is typically caused by them eating something that they were not supposed too. Usually from human food. I agree that changing Shadow's diet to a bland diet and keeping him on antibiotics (not long term) will be beneficial for him. Pancreatitis can be serious and is usually painful. Most dogs do very well on exactly what your vet is doing while more severe cases require intensive treatment and hospitalization. Here is some information on Pacreatitis. https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/pancreatitis-in-dogs I hope Shadow feels better soon and thank you for using PetCoach.