Tom & Monty
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Monty has been in remission for a few years now, consistently healthy BG numbers with monthly checks.
He's got a few chronic health issues: hypertension managed by Amodip that's stabilised, stage 2 CKD managed with diet and Ipakatine (SDMA 17, then 25 8 months later and then 21 6 months after that). He gets very occasional (once a year?) bouts of pancreatitis.
2 weeks ago he presented with pain when eating and poor appetite, he was very inactive and sleeping most of the day. We took him to the vet and blood test showed elevated lipase consistent with pancreatitis. He was referred for an ultrasound and given Buprenorphin to manage his pain. The ultrasound found a 2.6cm mass near or on (unclear on images) his pancreas. The vet has referred us to a specialist for a follow up scan to learn more about it.
The vet also noted his gums were inflamed and that the mass could be new or it could be 10 years old and more diagnostics are needed. After a week on Buprenorphin his condition improved. His appetite is back but he's still clearly in pain when eating. Both I and the vet now think pancreatitis has passed but dental issues could be his primary concern now. He's booked in to have his dental issues resolved under general anaesthetic in 6 days. He's still grinding teeth when eating but clearly shows an interest in eating but gives up quickly.
I've asked the vet if we can bring forward his dental surgery or refer me somewhere else with availability, he's currently only eating 25%-75% of his regular intake and I need to give him Thrive kibble to get him to eat at all (~10% carb dry food) that I wouldn't normally feed because the phosphorus levels are not good for his CKD. But eating the wrong food is better than not eating.
My primary concern right now in priority order is:
1. Keep him strong enough to survive the dental surgery
2. Gain weight back after surgery
3. Investigate mass near pancreas
He's got a few chronic health issues: hypertension managed by Amodip that's stabilised, stage 2 CKD managed with diet and Ipakatine (SDMA 17, then 25 8 months later and then 21 6 months after that). He gets very occasional (once a year?) bouts of pancreatitis.
2 weeks ago he presented with pain when eating and poor appetite, he was very inactive and sleeping most of the day. We took him to the vet and blood test showed elevated lipase consistent with pancreatitis. He was referred for an ultrasound and given Buprenorphin to manage his pain. The ultrasound found a 2.6cm mass near or on (unclear on images) his pancreas. The vet has referred us to a specialist for a follow up scan to learn more about it.
The vet also noted his gums were inflamed and that the mass could be new or it could be 10 years old and more diagnostics are needed. After a week on Buprenorphin his condition improved. His appetite is back but he's still clearly in pain when eating. Both I and the vet now think pancreatitis has passed but dental issues could be his primary concern now. He's booked in to have his dental issues resolved under general anaesthetic in 6 days. He's still grinding teeth when eating but clearly shows an interest in eating but gives up quickly.
I've asked the vet if we can bring forward his dental surgery or refer me somewhere else with availability, he's currently only eating 25%-75% of his regular intake and I need to give him Thrive kibble to get him to eat at all (~10% carb dry food) that I wouldn't normally feed because the phosphorus levels are not good for his CKD. But eating the wrong food is better than not eating.
My primary concern right now in priority order is:
1. Keep him strong enough to survive the dental surgery
2. Gain weight back after surgery
3. Investigate mass near pancreas
