Spec cpl over 1000

I am not trained to read bloodwork, and my only experience is with kidney values, and that was ten years ago.

I've never had pancreatitis here, so no, I have no clue what the bloodwork should read.
 
ClantyreSheltie said:
I am not trained to read bloodwork, and my only experience is with kidney values, and that was ten years ago.

I've never had pancreatitis here, so no, I have no clue what the bloodwork should read.
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It has to do with how active the pancreatitus is. Highest is 400, the chart goes up to 1000 and that's where max is. But he has no other symptons of pancreatitus. I was looking for more symptons from other dogs who have it. Until this rescue I never knew it was common in Shelties. It's very scary because he could just die and we would never know anything until it was to late since there have been no visible changes. His thyroid spiked also from 1.5. To 4.4. We've been trying to get his thyroid up for three years and u til dr. Dodd we couldn't but now we have to get it down a bit!!! Don't know I'f this is related??
 
From Lew Olson's book (that I always recommend):

Causes of Pancreatitis:

1. Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol, she says common in Shelties)
2. Hypercalcemia, oversupplementing of calcium, or parathyroid condition
3. Certain drugs; steroids, antacids, some antibiotics
4. Thyroid problems
5. Obesity
6. Cushings
7. Insecticide exposure

So it sounds like you have met at least a few of those conditions, and so it would be rational for the values to be up, even if the dog is not showing symptoms. If pancreas is anything like kidneys, they don't show symptoms until the pancreas is functioning at less than 25%.

Recommended foods:

*50% of diet*
White meat chicken (skin/fat removed)
Lean or low-fat ground beef (drain excess fat if cooking)
Beef heart (fat removed)
Egg Whites
Low-fat plain yogurt or cottage cheese

*25% of diet*
Low-glycemic Veggies, well cooked. Broccoli, cabbage, dark leafy greens, spinach

*25% of diet*
Starchy foods. Sweet potatoes, oatmeal, rice, barley

She says to supplement digestive enzymes, probiotics, and l-glutamine, as well as adding EPA fish oil (1,000 mg per 20 pounds of body weight) and vitamin C, E and B-complex.


Like I've said before, were this my dog, it would go on a 100% raw diet, with all but the thyroid meds removed. Simplify, simplify, simplify. Then reevaluate.
 
Rachel thank you so much for taking the time to find this information, I so appreciate it. It proves that I am doing what's best for Max. Although I will add b . I don't give him grains because of yeast issues. But if someone has exact portions of what to give of cooked food and a safe variety of foods, then I will purchase her book. It's just finances, we're in foreclosure because my tech husband has been out of work. But this book, unlike others I have purchased will be helpful for Max's needs.
Again I can't tell you again how much I appreciate this. You have always been so helpful.
 
I am unfamiliar with your problem but I googled it and found much info. What has your vet done. I did read that dogs where they have an acute attack need be vetted as thus is very serious as other organs can be harmed. Pancreatis diet is no fat. Raw no fat may be good. I am so sorry for your pup and you. Sorry I cannot help much but will say prayers.
 
Prayers accepted. Thank you for your concern and taking the time to read about it. We are doing our bests, we are just in a bad place financially or would take him to the university of Penn. to see if they know why his blood work is so high and has no different symptons. We are afraid of toxicity because of med he was and is on. We are testing him for the MDR-1 gene, which we can do ourselves. He is our rescue and has been a challenge from day one and I don't regret one day. I just don't want him in pain. :)
 
I purchased Lew Olson's book as well as another recommended by my vet. I took raw ground meat, added well-cooked California style veggies, cottage cheese/cheddar cheese in appropriate portions for Liam as he was not thriving on kibble. He was on this for at least six weeks before he once again could handle kibble.

Sending thoughts and prayers for you.
 
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