my dog has been diagnosed with pancreatic insufficency this problem is life long and the drugs are really expensive she is insured so at the moment its not a problem but what am I to do when I reach the amount they will pay out stops,
2007-11-26 21:18:26 · 4 answers · asked by Polly S 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
My dog has the same, he was dx at 3 he's now 11. Tryplase and Pancrex used to be prescription only but you can now buy it on the internet w/o prescription. Try www.vetmedic.co.uk. We now use Lypex which is half the price of Pancrex, costs us about £35 per month as opposed to £58. The amount you will use will obviously depend on the size/weight of your dog, the condition can also fluctuate ie. sometimes they may be producing enough enzyme to digest their food w/o needing a full dose, but time will tell you how much is the correct dose. I'm afraid the answer really is that the dog will literally starve to death without the enzymes. Your vet may be able to help with costs, as you say it is a lifelong condition and you will be a regular customer.
It's heartbreaking to see your dog with this condition and you obviously want the best. If it is going to be too expensive for you perhaps rehoming could be an option? although that wouldn't be easy. You find a way, that's all I can say really! so many people told us to have our Reg put to sleep, we couldn't and wouldn't do it. What kind of dog is he/she? it's more common in larger breeds such as German Shepherds, which is what Reg is. Good luck to both of you, internet search is your best bet to source the medicine cheaper and they are a lot more reliable than sites for human drugs! we didn't have ins. for Reg as we were overseas and they wouldn't pay - that is 8 years ago though, it cost more than £1000 to get him diagnosed his weight during the diagnosis process plummeted from 42k to 18k, it really is a hideous condition.
2007-11-27 03:49:24 · answer #1 · answered by groovymaude 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this sounds much like human diabetes so hopefully it won't be an expensive illness. Best wishes to your special pal.
2007-11-26 21:22:05 · answer #2 · answered by winkcat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You pay yourselve or the dog slowly wastes away.
2007-11-26 21:21:57 · answer #3 · answered by psychopiet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so sad..sry if i hurt u ...Quick . then.. take it to the vet!
2007-11-26 21:22:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋