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Originally Posted by drabinowitz43  Hi, thanks for writing. I just posted a new thread that I went to the vet today and he opted to send me to Oradell (NJ) to see a surgeon and a sonographer who specializes in diagnosing liver shunts. Skipped all that other stuff, which I wasn't happy about, but he said with a 74, there was no question his liver was compromised. He eats a mix of California Natural Lamb/Rice small bites and Solid Gold Just a Wee Bit. I also have an almost one year old Yorkie so I went off puppy food. Treats vary, Buddy Bites, Buddy Bisquits, flossies, texas toothpicks. I live near NYC, but Oradell is a very highly regarded animal hospital in the Tri-State area. |
I have to be honest that he is rushing and freaking you out
Try to calm down. Pre-op blood work will indicate things that are off with the liver. But the next step is to have a Bile Acid Test done. Those results will give you more info onto whether there are liver issues.
Usually if the Post# from the BAT is OVER 100 - they will lean more towards a Liver Shunt. If the Post # is below 100 - they will lean more towards MVD.
MVD is tiny microscopic shunts thru-out the liver and NOTHING can be done. MVD is managed thru a special diet and supplements.
I would really suggest having a BAT done BEFORE you consider an Ultra-Sound. The U/S is only about 60% accurate, and the person reading the U/S has to be extremely skilled at reading a U/S. Plus the U/S costs about $300 to $500
-Nicole