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Originally Posted by Ellie May  I'm sorry. 
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It is very likely MVD which is just treated with diet and supplements.
I would do a Protein C test to see.
Be careful about doing an ultrasound because they are often inconclusive.
Ultrasound is a great test though if bladder stones (secondary to liver problems) are suspected.
If the Protein C test shows no shunt and MVD is suspected, a liver biopsy could be done during neutering but because this can be risky, you may want to avoid it...
Can you homecook?
Otherwise prescription food is probably best.
Even if it turns out to be mild MVD, I think giving Denosyl or VetriDMG is a good thing to do... |
The vet mentioned the Denosyl but not VetriDMG, unless that's the same thing as lactulose, which is the other thing she recommends. I'm going to pick it up this afternoon, along with his new food. I'll also do the home cooked food as well. She didn't mentioned the protein C test, but if an ultrasound is needed later, we'll go to Auburn University where they can also do the "dye" test since ultrasounds don't always show the shunt.
Thanks for all the info! You are very knowledgeable on this topic.