(Thanks to all who responded about hyperthyroid) Now need some info on how to help with my cat who has developed pancratitis too! She is starting to eat a little bit so hopefully will start to pick up soon - bless her...!
2006-09-08 03:42:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
The pancreatitis was discoved through blood tests. She was on an IV drip for 24 hours to get fluid back into her as she hadn't eaten in over a week. Yesterday she ate a very small amount for the first time...
2006-09-08 03:49:42 · update #1
She is on a "Royal Canin" special digestive wet food diet
2006-09-08 03:56:53 · update #2
Took her back to the vets yesterday and have decided to keep her on the special wet food diet. She is starting to eat a blittle bit more and ask to go outside - good signs??
2006-09-12 03:50:50 · update #3
How sad. My cat had liver/pancratic issues and was on prednisone for about 2.5 years. Sadly it turned into cancer that spread to her bones. She eventually showed signs of starvation, unable to digest anything. I had to have her put to sleep back in January. She was 13.5 years old when she had to be put down.
If your cat is young, say, under five years old, there is a chance carefully monitored bloodwork and medications will afford her good life for several years. But her prognosis is, sadly pretty grim.
Pancreatitis is pretty nasty in humans as well, and can turn into cancer as well. But humans have health insurance that takes the financial sting out of big medical bills.
Health insurance for pets is available, but only breeders with show animals will purchase such policies. Health insurance policies for pets is only cost effective when the kitten or puppy is still quite young.
I'm sorry to be so pessimistic, but you've got a long and emotionally rough road ahead for you and your kitty.
2006-09-08 03:58:10 · answer #1 · answered by WhatAmI? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh dear... kitty is not eating and he seems dehydrated. Sounds like he at least needs Sub Q fluids (=subcutaneous) as soon as possible. You can do it yourself at home. But you need to go to the vet for the fluid bags & needles. He will show you how and tell you how much to give and how often. Average for many conditions is 100ml every other day. You "can" force feed him - the vet can give you syringes of high nutrient food - but this should only be a very temporary measure. Ask the vet for an appetite stimulant. Usually the fluids will make him feel a whole lot better and he will start eating. I know some cats that have been on fluids for several years and have a good quality of life. So stay positive.
2016-03-17 10:37:29 · answer #2 · answered by Gail 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually, all pancreatitis I have ever seen means Fluid therapy for days, constant blood work, and no food for a few days. Vomiting and diahrrea, with leathergy some times are common symptoms. How was the pancreatitus diagnosed?
With that given info, sounds like your baby will be fine...may relapse...seen it a couple times in a dog...but not a cat. Just keep an eye on her symptoms...but you should be out of the woods...FYI, the dog I speak of was hospitalized 3 different times, months apart for the same thing...poor puppy :(
2006-09-08 03:47:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
go to a vet. all i know is pancreatitis is caused by inflammation of the pancreas (the part of the body that controls sugar/energy regulation) if she has this, she needs to be starved unti it is cured, and have an IV drip of fluids, but ask your vet..
2006-09-08 03:45:26 · answer #4 · answered by Frankie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A VET!
2006-09-08 06:11:40 · answer #5 · answered by OuiJa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This may seem mean to you be the best and most important therapeutic measure is to withhold all food, water and medications taken by mouth in order to reduce the need for the pancreas to work. Dehydration must also be corrected or avoided by giving fluid intravenously or by injection under the skin. Occasionally the severity of this disease requires that no solid food be fed for a period of two to five days. Any food that is eaten will stimulate the release of digestive enzymes from the pancreas. Since the pancreas is especially sensitive at this time, the amount of these enzymes required should be kept at a minimum. Solid food should be reintroduced gradually. During recovery, your pet should be fed small quantities of diets that contain highly digestible nutrients and a low fat level such as Prescription Diet Feline w/d dietary pet food. These feedings can be increased in quantity until a return to normal dietary habits has been achieved.
2006-09-08 03:53:17 · answer #6 · answered by misstigeress 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Never eaten that dish, but sound lovely
2006-09-08 03:44:19 · answer #7 · answered by Evo 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋