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Originally Posted by Ellie May  MVD is microvascular dysplasia. It is microscopic shunting throughout the liver that is managed by diet and supplements instead of surgery.
Can you post the blood work results?
How did the vet have the bile acid test results back so quickly?
did they do it in-house?
A Protein C test in normal range suggests MVD and in abnormal range suggests a shunt. If it is normal, you can go to diet and supplements. If abnormal, the next step is scintography. If you want a positive diagnosis for MVD, a liver biopsy has to be done. This can be done while they are in there for the spay, however, there is some concern that the risks outweigh the benefits. I'm not sure there is a right or wrong answer here because there is a bit of a risk but a positive diagnosis is always good.
She is completely asymptomatic?
Circling, seizing, head pressing, drooling, staring, gastrointestinal problems, bladder problems, shaking, lethargy, depression, inappetance... |
As soon as I get the bloodwork results I'll post it. I believe the test was in-house because they had the results by the end of the day, I'll ask them that when they call back.
She is completely asymptomatic, she shows no signs that anything is wrong. She's very active and playful, eating normal, no bladder problems.
Thanks for your quick response. I'll keep you posted
