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Originally Posted by Ellie May  Why is the pup on A/D if liver function is in question? That food shouldn't be given to liver compromised dogs.
The bile acids could definately be high from all of that, so I would retest. You don't need to do surgery to find a shunt. Scintography or possible portogram is usually recommended I think (and sometimes a Protein C test).
I just wondered if you trusted the vet since he is already saying surgery... I don't think a vet is necessarily bad just because they give lepto and corona. They may not know much about vaccines but they may know more about other things. Ellie's vet office routinely gives both. As long as you can choose your vaccine protocol and you trust the vet otherwise, it might be best to stay with him/her. I just wouldn't go for surgery if you aren't sure that is what should be done. Maybe a second opinion? |
The vet recommended the science diet ad. Davey is 16 weeks now and he is due for his monthly interceptor. I don't know wether to have him get another blood test right now for the BAT and have them add on the PROTEIN C TEST? Or wait another month till he is older and get them done right now.
I think he vomited a couple of times on Friday-Sunday by looking at the little blanket he was laying on in the mornings .I didn't see him nor did I hear him coughing or retching like he was vomiting. I assumed by the little bits of food particles and ? clear liquid around the stuff.
He has not been lethargic. He is a conundrum.