09-07-2018, 06:04 PM
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I’m holding it together - justWhen I saw him earlier all I could say to Danni the vet was don’t let him not come home. He really is that poorly.
He’s on a drip of antibiotics and is on pain relief. His eyes we will worry about after he gets through this. We and the vet think his eyes get bad because we are on farm land and the grasss is high and slapping into him all the time
09-07-2018, 06:05 PM
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Missy one of my friend's Salukis had pancreatitis many years ago. he was so poorly that Liverpool University Vets looked after him... but he did get better!That must be 30 years ago now, and treatments will have improved since then , so please don't give up hope!
We are all hoping Arthur will get better, so lets hope that numbers improve the outcome and send him a group hug.
09-07-2018, 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by twink55
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missy one of my friend's salukis had pancreatitis many years ago. He was so poorly that liverpool university vets looked after him... But he did get better! That must be 30 years ago now, and treatments will have improved since then , so please don't give up hope!
we are all hoping arthur will get better, so lets hope that numbers improve the outcome and send him a group hug.:grouphug:
09-07-2018, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Missy
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I’m holding it together - justWhen I saw him earlier all I could say to Danni the vet was don’t let him not come home. He really is that poorly.
He’s on a drip of antibiotics and is on pain relief. His eyes we will worry about after he gets through this. We and the vet think his eyes get bad because we are on farm land and the grasss is high and slapping into him all the time
but from what others are saying don’t give up hope!
09-07-2018, 09:30 PM
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Missy, my cat had tri-pancreatitis when she was 6 years old, that was a triple inflammation of the pancreas, liver and intestines.She was hospitalized for just over week and treated with pain control, fluid therapy and dietary management. Initially she had a feeding tube.
We were allowed to go to the Vet Hospital when we wanted to try to encourage her to eat very small pieces of chicken. I remember now the first time she was able to pull herself over from the back of her pen to see us, it was then I knew she was going to be alright.
Like you, I was very worried as she was so ill and at 6 she was still young ... but my lovely Cassie eventually pulled through and we were able to take her home with her medications to care for her. It was a few months before she was back to her usual self but the important thing was she made it and we were fortunate enough to have her until she was 20 years old.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed that Arthur will come through this too. x
09-07-2018, 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Longdogs
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Does anyone know what causes it or is it just something they can get for no reason?
https://www.cat-world.com.au/pancreatitis-in-cats.html
09-07-2018, 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Mags
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Have a look at this link LD, it will help you understand pancreatitis .....https://www.cat-world.com.au/pancreatitis-in-cats.html
09-07-2018, 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Longdogs
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Thanks Mags. An interesting read but not pleasant.
Cassie's illness was about 15 years ago so I'm hoping the treatment today has progressed in that time.
09-07-2018, 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Mags
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No it's not pleasant LD, it's awful when you see your cat so ill.Cassie's illness was about 15 years ago so I'm hoping the treatment today has progressed in that time.
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