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Hi folks,

This time I have a medical question. My girl Saoirse (most of you know her) has raised pancreas levels in her blood work. All looks like pancreatitis.... but she doesn't show one single symptom.

She is eating like a horse, no big D, no passend gas, no sickness or vomiting. She runs and plays like a dog half her age, always wants to go on walks and sleeps like she is the only one who needs to be on the sofa. Plus she is not sensitive to touch , soft belly, loves belly rubs and happily roll over for them. Oh, and she weighs 32,6 kg since she is 3. 

Has anyone encountered something like this?

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Latest pic I took of her. Saoirse in her new house. 

Of course, I am on it with my vet. But she hasn't seen something like that before.

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42 minutes ago, Remolacha said:

No help on the medical issue, I have never heard of anything like that. But I love her new house! It looks like a greyhound size version of those cat caves, and she looks sooo cute in it :wub:

I was so lucky to find one of those igloos used but in great condition. I always wanted one of those for my dogs. It is a handmade orthopedic bed (the number 1 here in Germany and it costs an arm and a leg if you want to get a new one) plus the fitting igloo. You put the bed on the igloo floor put the igloo on top and close the zipper. Super sturdy, leather bed inside.

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You might consider doing an abdominal ultrasound to check her Pancreas out.  It could be there's some sort of tumor or something wrong with another nearby organ that's impacting how her pancreas works.  If that could also include looking at her intestinal wall thickness, that would help diagnose any IBD problems in the early stages. 

And a full thyroid panel - not just a quick one - including all the values:
TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone). T3 or free T3 (tri-iodothyronine). T4 or free T4 (thyroxine). TPO (thyroid peroxidase antibodies), also known as microsomal antibodies.

There are several threads here on GT about current thinking on thyroid issues, but you'll need to search for them.  I suggest this because the pancreas and thyroid both deal with hormones, so if there's other hormone testing you can easily do, that would also be appropriate, IMO.  

 

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  • 2 weeks later...

Cherry was just diagnosed with elevated cPL but she is having absolutely no symptoms just like your Saoirse - seems healthy, active with a great appetite.   The only other change she has displayed is some aggression towards my husband who has episodes of confusion.  I think Cherry recognizes that and doesn't understand it, thus the changed behavior.   The vet has also ordered a full thyroid panel to check if that is what is causing the aggression.   The vet said that dogs with conditions such as hypothyroidism, Cushings's disease, small intestinal disorders and liver disorders  can also be at higher risk for pancreatitis.

The vet currently recommends to continue Cherry's current food (Purina Pro Plan Sensitive Skin and Stomach Salmon and Rice) but to limit any fats and NO HUMAN FOOD.   She is allowed to have treats like milkbones, greek yogurt and vegetables.   She is starting her on Cerenia and metronidazole to reduce the inflammation in her pancreas.  She is also putting her on Gabapentin for discomfort. 

Hope that helps!

Kathy

 

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Humans Kathy and Jim with our girls, Ivy (Carolina Spoon) and Cherry (Fly Cherry Pie)

Missing our beautiful angel Breeze (Dighton Breeze) and angel Beka (BM Beko) - you are forever in our hearts.

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Thanks a lot. We will have another blood panel next week and see if it has changed. I have cut down on fat and added some kefir to her food. I also made sure she drinks enough water. 

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