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PoindexterOglethorpe

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3. One of my cats got pancreatitis.

Reply to bettyellen (Original post)

Fri Jan 26, 2018, 11:04 PM

Jan 2018

She stopped eating for a while, and my vet found a topical medicine that I could rub into her ear to bring her appetite back. It worked. Several years later she got it again and nothing worked. But she was about 14 by then, while not old for a cat, she'd had a good life.

That cat had constant health problems her whole life, and she was the sweetest cat imaginable.

I hope you get this solved.

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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