1/1 Xander AMPS 157 +3 76 +4 77

Albert & Xander

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Happy New Year!

Xander took his first dose of cerenia last night. He is still eating below average, but hasn't really refused a meal last night or this morning. He's just eating smaller portions leading to the overall lower amount. So far he's at 70% of average with maybe 1-2 more small meals I can get in him. I'm going to see if the second dose tonight shifts things and call the vet tomorrow to see if anything else should be given in addition, maybe ondansetron or mirataz?

Otherwise, he's remaining his normal self. He's maybe a little less interested in playing, but I think he may just be the cold or last night's fireworks. No obvious signs of pain or discomfort, and his BG is remaining stable. Also, finally had a big poop this morning.

How long does the typical pancreatitis flare usually take to resolve? Its been about 11 days of lower eating with a few normal days sprinkled in:

12/22 - 12/25 - below average eating (70-80%)
12/26 - average
12/27- slightly below average
12/28 - very low (57%)
12/29 - average (vet visit, gave gabapentin and very hungry after)
12/30 - slightly below average
12/31 - below average 80% - first dose of cerenia sucessfully given PM
 
Happy New Year! ✨

I'm so sorry to hear that poor Xander hasn't been feeling well, but I'm glad that you were able to get him some Cerenia and hopefully this will clear up soon. I've been giving my own Xander Mirataz and Ondansetron every day to keep him eating too, so I agree with @JoM that if you haven't tried them it's probably worth it.
 
I did want to add that giving Ondansetron and Mirataz together does hold some risk for serotonin syndrome. Ive never experienced it myself and havent seen it in my Pancreatitis group, (it might only happen at higher doses or possibly if other meds are involved), but just be aware of this.
 
Thank you all! I'll see how he does tonight/tomorrow after his second dose of cerenia tonight. If not much change, i'll ask the vet tomorrow if she recommends adding ondansetron or mirataz
 
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