Can Pancreatitis in dogs cause low platelets?

I'm sorry to hear that your mate is unwell.

In all honesty, your vet is the best person to be getting this information from. You should be able to have a serious, up front, conversation with them and lay everything out on the line. They should be able to give you all the information you need in relation to treatment and outcomes and if you're not happy or aren't getting answers you can understand then I'd be seeking a second opinion.

I'm going through a similar thing with one of my dogs. He was diagnoses with cancer and I had to decide whether to put him through an excruciating and wildly expensive surgical procedure that had no guarantee of working, or whether I'd bring him home and make every day he has better than the one before.

I decided that because there were no guarantees of the surgery working I'd opt not to put him through it. I was told that I'd have to put him down within two weeks but we're now 18 months along and he's still amazing me everyday with his waggy tail, happy face and "can do" attitude.

Ultimately you need to make the decision that best suits you and your dog. It's not always an easy one to make, but I'm sure you'll come to the right one for you.

Good luck and I hope everything works out for you.