Best time to go emergency vet?

ghggp said:
This was the protocol when Laddie was hospitalized for Pancreas. He came through it with a ICU hospital stay of 5 days. I know it was horribly hard on me and him to be apart. He was only 6 or 7 at that time.
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Yes, hospitalization on an IV was standard to allow the digestive system total rest to recover. Sometimes I think we throw away the old methods too fast when at times they really were effective and should still be considered now when a dog is not responding as hoped to newer treatment.
Trini
 
back at emergency vet. he isn’t eating anything, refusing it even and spitting out meds. he is drinking, but only if i start out with it on my hand amd after a bit he’ll drink from the bowl. he is still peeing so that’s good i guess
 
Cindy said:
back at emergency vet. he isn’t eating anything, refusing it even and spitting out meds. he is drinking, but only if i start out with it on my hand amd after a bit he’ll drink from the bowl. he is still peeing so that’s good i guess
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Cindy, this is not the update any of us hoped for but at least Gavin will have the best medical care possible at the hospital. I know how much your sweet boy means to you and you and Gavin are in my prayers. :hugs
Trini
 
poor guy, he is so compliant that him refusing food means he must be hurting :(. i have been sleeping on the couch to be close to him. he doesn’t like the bedroom setup. i just hope he does ok on his own. i can’t even visit because of covid, which will make this super tough
 
Condy, I am so sorry aboput Gavin. Having just been through this with Penny, I can tell you that it's very worrisome, She's just now starting to eat regularly -- pancreatitis is a bear in our senior Shelties. Know I'm thinking of you! An appetite stimulant may help.
 
I’m so sorry Cindy, I was hoping for better news than this! I can only imagine how hard this will be for you but know he’s getting the best care possible. Your in my thoughts and prayers as is Gavin!
 
trini said:
Yes, hospitalization on an IV was standard to allow the digestive system total rest to recover. Sometimes I think we throw away the old methods too fast when at times they really were effective and should still be considered now when a dog is not responding as hoped to newer treatment.
Trini
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This is still the standard of care in people with pancreatitis. It is also a very painful condition in people, I assume the same for dogs. So no wonder if they don't want to eat since that stimulates the pancreas further. I'm so sorry Cindy. A number of us have dealt with this condition and it has resolved. I know how hard it will be for you if he needs to be hospitalized and you can't visit. What a heart-wrenching thing. Please know you are getting continuous prayers from here for Gavin. :hugs
 
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