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The Velveteen Ocelot

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1. The vet needs to monitor them closely - pancreatitis can be serious.

Fri Jan 26, 2018, 10:18 PM

Jan 2018

I had a cat who got it and he was pretty sick - he was at the vet's for a couple of weeks (it didn't help that he was also diabetic). One important thing is being sure they are adequately hydrated. The cat might also need pain meds because pancreatitis can cause pain in the abdomen. My cat did recover but it took awhile.

The best advice I can offer is to keep checking that they are hydrated (pull up the skin on their neck and if it doesn't snap back quickly they are dehydrated), and pester the vet a lot. I hope your kitties get well soon.

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Anyone have good advice for caring for feline pancreatitis? [View all] bettyellen Jan 2018 OP

The vet needs to monitor them closely - pancreatitis can be serious. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2018 #1

Its a challenge because my vet is a 45 min drive and my car crapped out. bettyellen Jan 2018 #4

I had a similar situation with my cat. Does yours have elevated blood glucose? PSPS Jan 2018 #2

Nope, they have been very low carb for years. All meat and a little pumpkin now and again. bettyellen Jan 2018 #6

OK. I can't offer any advice then. PSPS Jan 2018 #7

Thats really interesting, thank you! bettyellen Jan 2018 #8

One of my cats got pancreatitis. PoindexterOglethorpe Jan 2018 #3

Thanks! They got an appetite stimulant and an anti-emetic, since both had bettyellen Jan 2018 #5

I probably understand what you are going through. PoindexterOglethorpe Jan 2018 #9

I feel your pain. JayhawkSD Jan 2018 #10

Not trite in the least! Thanks for giving me hope. And good on you for the care you give your baby. bettyellen Jan 2018 #12

My dog may have it (the vet said a few months ago). BigmanPigman Jan 2018 #11

I dont know! Ill look into it. Thanks BP! bettyellen Jan 2018 #13

I have to give my cats Pepcid Sanity Claws Jan 2018 #14