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Originally Posted by capone17  Capone just had the same thing today. Elevated enzyme levels specifically the ALT. My Vet is running a Bile Acids test today. He seemed very pesimistic that the Bile Acid test would be ok, given the ALT was specifically high around 260. I am moving and I thought maybe the little guy was stressed.
But my vet said that is very unlikely it would cause the ALT levels to be high. He would not go into telling me anything of what could cause it other than the liver NOT functioning. I am really scared right now, and would like other opinions? I find out the Bile Acid Test at 3 today.
Does anyone have any experience about this?  |
How old is Capone now? My Freddie is 8 1/2 yrs. I've heard so much about the BAT test. As I said before, this is our new vet ( previous vet retired) and she comes highly recommended. Pre-dental lab work was done 4/30. Vet called late Friday 5/1 but didn't leave results. So on Monday, we took our yorkie and dachshund in for teeth cleaning. Then after we got home, vet called and told us about Freddie's ALT. In hindsight, had I known the results before Monday, I would have asked for the BAT. As of now, she wants to wait the month and go from there.
I'm wondering what the end result will be. If enzymes don't improve, and an ultrasound and biopsy is performed, what will it show? If the enzymes do improve, then will he stay on this med from now on, or will it be a diet controlled thing? I guess I'm getting ahead of things but I'm curious as to the outcome of all of this.
Patricia