NE Veterinarians that know anything about canine pancreatitis & KT?? His vet

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was totally appalled & disgusted that I might be giving my Mini-

schnauzer ANYthing related to Kombucha or any natural treatment that

he hadn't prescribed.

I read that the breed is prone to develop pancreatitis. But I was

only giving him a nickle size piece of the culture (he turns his

nose up to the tea itself) but there was 1 night a couple weeks ago

that he had vomited up the 2 nickle size pieces that I had given him

earlier that day. I took him to the vet the following day because

he continued to vomit even though I had held his dog food ( & KT too,

of course) & he was very lethargic. No temp, heart & lungs checked

out, no other problems apparent. So my VET after (scolding me for

giving him anything that didn't come from him or a retail pet

store!!) had me hold all food for 24 hours & then put him on a

cooked chicken & rice diet which I did for about a week. Well,

consequently he has begun itching again (he's always had skin

problems off & on & has frequently been put on steroids) & I even

found a flea on him that he hasn't had since starting the KT culture

treats. PLUS he is constantly licking his paws which he rarely did

after his treat change. I'm just worried about HOW to introduce the

culture treats again. I hate having to have him on meds all the

times for his skin but don't want to CREATE pancreatitis or liver

problems because of the cultures. Any ADVICE??? I wish I could just

put a couple tablespoons into his water but he ( & my ferret too!)

who have a large dishpan that I keep their water in wont touch the

water when I add the tea to it.

Thanks for any help anyone can give!!