Does anyone know anything about cats with pancreatitis?
(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.!
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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.
Never eaten that dish, but sound lovely
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..
You should bless her after shes six feet under, that cat sounds a nightmare!
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 :(
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.
A VET!
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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.
Never eaten that dish, but sound lovely
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..
You should bless her after shes six feet under, that cat sounds a nightmare!
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 :(
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.
A VET!
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