Chandler is hanging in there....But

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Chandler has had 4 B12 shots so far and we will test his levels again on Weds. He still is turning away from his dog food but I have gotten him to eat a few nibbles of meat here and there. I was becoming hopeful during the week because a few times he got a little burst of energy and started running around the dining room table with Gypsy. I think they call it Sheltie Tag and Zoom Game. He even got a little frisky with her. Which she wasn't very happy about but he was kind of like his old self for a bit. His stool has been soft but lastnight he started with really bad diarrhea. Unfortunately my vet is away this weekend
but I did have some Flagyl on hand so I started him on that this morning and luckily have enough to get me through to Monday morning. I came across some more information on the internet lastnight about pancreatitis and apparently this can be causing his body not to absorb the B12 properly. Another reason for B12 deficiency can be cancer which as you know the vet suspects possible brain cancer due to the spinal stroke. If it's cancer they become b12 deficient because the cancer is absorbing it to thrive basically. So I will just continue to keep an eye on him and make sure he stays hydrated while continuing his food boycott,keep him as comfortable as possible and hope he'll recover from all this and surprise us all. I know it's unlikely if he continues like this but none of us want to think about losing our babies so I block out those thoughts and try to enjoy every second I have with him. Monday I'll call the vet and let him know Chandler hasn't felt to good this weekend and take it from there.:(
 
Sounds like you are doing all you can for Chandler. It is tough having a dog who is sick. My Hamish had necrotizing pancreatitis but lived over well over three years after being diagnosed, although I almost lost him the first day I took him to the vet's. We had wonderful vets where I lived.

Keep doing what you are doing. It is amazing how they handle pain without showing it and that makes it tough for us to know how much pain they are actually in. Hopefully your vet will have some answers for you tomorrow.
 
I'm sorry to hear that Chandler is having more symptoms. I hope that the medicine will make him more comfortable today and that the vet will have some useful information on Monday. We'll be praying for you and your furbabies.
 
Emmasmom said:
Sounds like you are doing all you can for Chandler. It is tough having a dog who is sick. My Hamish had necrotizing pancreatitis but lived over well over three years after being diagnosed, although I almost lost him the first day I took him to the vet's. We had wonderful vets where I lived.

Keep doing what you are doing. It is amazing how they handle pain without showing it and that makes it tough for us to know how much pain they are actually in. Hopefully your vet will have some answers for you tomorrow.
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They thought Chandler was not going to make it also when he was first diagnosed. The NIH website said the avg. lifespan of a dog who's pancreatitis goes into remission or responds to medication is about 5 1/2 yrs he has already surpassed that by 1 1/2 yrs. so I've been blessed to have him this long. But as you know we want to have them forever.
 
I hope ya'll can figure out something to keep him comfortable, and have him around for a while longer.

<3 Best wishes to all of you
 
I'm so sorry to hear that Chandler is having more issues. I hope your vet can give you some advice that will keep him comfortable and happy for a long time to come. You are in my prayers, Dawn.
 
Sorry about Chandler having a tough weekend. It has been about 3 1/2 years since Louie had panchretitis, so that was interesting information. Of course now he has bladder cancer, he had a painful weekend too. He sends his love to Chandler and hopes he is feeling better.
Char and Louie
 
So sorry that you're still having issues with Chandler, I can only imagine how you and your family are feeling right now.

I hope you get the diarrhea under control soon and maybe even convince him to eat a little!

If there's one thing I've learned when it comes to elderly pets, its that its always best to concentrate on now and making their lives as full and happy as possible, instead of dwelling on the past or what may happen in the future.

My thoughts and prayers are with you, feel free to PM me if you ever feel like chatting.

Hugs from myself, Sadie and Ginny
 
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