Some history of Panda and his
liver disease:
2002-Oct-11
Panda born, smallest puppy in litter of 7 - Pocotesoro’s El Hipo Pequeno (Twins
Gottahav A
Jr X Pocotesoro’s Paso Doble)
July 2004 -
completes CKC championship
March 2005
- our 13 year old Pomeranian is put down
Spring 2005
- Panda starts to lose some weight and vomits occasionally
Autumn 2005
- Vomiting more frequent, undigested kibble regurgitated up to 10 hours after
eating
End of 2005
- Weight loss continues, energy level very low, Panda does not even want to go
for walks
Feb 2006 -
initial diagnosis of hepatitis after bloodwork, weight down to 9.4 pounds (from
10.5)
March 2006
- adjustments to diet (low protein) and feeding regime
April 2006
- clinical recovery begins though liver still compromised
Autumn 2006
- clinical recovery complete, energy level back to normal, Panda helps get his
leash
out for
walks
November
2006 - achieves CKC Canine Good Neighbour title
Feb 2008 -
annual physical exam - Panda in excellent health
April 2008
- Panda seems to be getting thinner except larger in the abdomen
June 2008 -
abdomen very large, bloodwork and abdominal fluid sample analyze, results
suggest
chronic
active hepatitis
June 2008 -
essentially palliative care
July-Aug
2008 - abdominal fluid drained on four or five occasions, approximately 1 litre
each time
July-Aug 2008
- Panda limited in mobility when abdomen large but still active and happy
Aug 27 -
Panda stops eating and begins to appear in discomfort
Aug 28 -
Panda crosses rainbow bridge