Pancreatitis and diabetes
by Sonia Ogren
Dr. Schonbeck, I thank you for your past input and valuable advice. I have another dilemma. The two female Mini Schnauzers that we discussed in the past have both been hospitalized twice for either pancreatitis or diabetes with pancreatitis. I have yet to get clarification on the types of commercial foods that are allowed for these ailments. I am clear on what is bad for them, i.e. fats, high simple carbs, sugars and salts. What is your opinion on commercial diets vs prescription. My dogs hate the Hills W/D and will not eat it. I was told to get foods that are low fat, low carb (complex carb preferred), grain free and high protein. What is considered a healthy level of protein? Some, like Evo, are up to 52% protein. That seems excessive and I was told it will put undue stress on the dog's kidneys, especially with diabetes. I recently purchased a bag of Blue Buffalo Natural Evolutionary Diet which seems to contain the best possible ingredients but that also is high in protein at 34%. I need to feed the pancreatitis and diabetes properly. The diabetic dog lost a lot of weight in muscle tone and a picky eater, preferring Merrick canned foods (low glycemic formula) but her sister has regained a voracious appetite. I am also trying to stick to a feeding schedule as the diabetic's sugar has not regulated in 3 months. Any suggestions?
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