Sick doggie - adivce? A setback

[Kerry F]

My 12 year old Maltese has been pretty sick.  They finally diagnosed it as they think pancreatitis.

She's been in the hospital two days, had a bunch of tests.  I might get to take her home today.  She's had about every test to the tune of about $2,400 so she's otherwise healthy.  She does have a heart murmur she's had since she was a puppy............was wondering whether to put her down at $500 a day in the hospital!  But she's going to make it I think.  Could live another 3 to 5 years. 

I would like to know others' experience with their dogs if they've ever had pancreatitis and if you have a Maltese how long they lived.

Thanks

[Kerry F]

Judy,

Thank you for all the info.  I like Taste of the Wile Grain Free food, the lamb and rice formula.

My dogs have been on lamb and rice all their life.