I posted last November that my dog had pancreatitis - but the lab work didn't match the symptoms. She got really sick over the weekend, back on IV's, sort of touch and go, stablized her, sent her home.

Today "we" went in for ultrasounds... and it's her gallbladder. The Vet, because of her age - she's 8 - is not rushing into surgery. She's on an antiobiotic, pain pills, Vitamin D, a prescription which I haven't picked up from the Pharmacy yet but which I believe cuts down the activity of the gallbladder, and thistle weed.

So she is no fat, high protein, lots of vegetables (this is going to be fun!) and medication for 30 days and then "we" get ultrasounded again.

Any experience or thoughts from my dog-loving friends?

Have you ever looked into animal acupuncture? If you're anywhere near a city, there should be at least one practitioner floating around. From the U of MD web site: "Acupuncture may be especially helpful in pain relief, reducing spasm, and easing bile flow and proper liver and gallbladder function."

No, I never gave that a thought. I will. My lab had accupuncture treatments for several years and I was pleased with the result. I'm definitely going to look into that.

(And now I hope I can sleep nights.)

Have the practitioner stick a few needles into you too (your ear lobe, I think) for improved sleep...

One of our veterinarians had acupuncture treatments done on one of her dogs and the difference was pretty amazing.
Also if you'll be trying canned veggies, string beans (no salt added) are very palatable. We've suggested often for weight control and the dogs seem to love them. Plus it's added fiber and will help her to "feel" fuller.
Raw baby carrots are a favorite snack for our pit.
Is the same dog with the recent ear problems? Poor girl.

Thanks - the beans are a great idea. Carrots - she's not too enthused.

No, it's the OTHER dog with the ear problems.

They have both kept me hopping this winter.

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Originally Posted by JudyKayTee

I posted last November that my dog had pancreatitis - but the lab work didn't match the symptoms. She got really sick over the weekend, back on IV's, sort of touch and go, stablized her, sent her home.

Today "we" went in for ultrasounds ... and it's her gallbladder. The Vet, because of her age - she's 8 - is not rushing into surgery. She's on an antiobiotic, pain pills, Vitamin D, a prescription which I haven't picked up from the Pharmacy yet but which I believe cuts down the activity of the gallbladder, and thistle weed.

So she is no fat, high protein, lots of vegetables (this is going to be fun!) and medication for 30 days and then "we" get ultrasounded again.

Any experience or thoughts from my dog-loving friends?

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Why is it difficult to feed a dog high protein, lots of vegetables? That is what they are suppose to eat!

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Originally Posted by klarsenartwork

Why is it difficult to feed a dog high protein, lots of vegetables? That is what they are suppose to eat!

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For starters my dog has died - this is an old thread.

She didn't want to eat or like vegetables. Again, that's for starters.

That's why it's difficult. I didn't know they were "suppose" to eat them but it didn't matter - (A) she didn't like them; (B) she's deceased.

I trust this answers your question(s).

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Originally Posted by JudyKayTee

For starters my dog has died - this is an old thread.

She didn't want to eat or like vegetables. Again, that's for starters.

That's why it's difficult. I didn't know they were "suppose" to eat them but it didn't matter - (A) she didn't like them; (B) she's deceased.

I trust this answers your question(s).

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Thank you