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eringabrielle · 06-12-2009, 12:42 PM

Hello all-

I recently posted about my 2.5 pound Willow who had elevated bile acids discovered in April. She showed a pre-19 and post-45 (or so, I can't remember the exact #). She had no crystals in her urine. So we got referred to a specialist but in the meantime I put her on Royal Canin LS14 and waited a month to have her bile acids tested again.
Some quick background-She had one seizure episode over a year ago, but there were other factors (comfortis, possible trauma) involved so they weren't sure why and she has had none since. She has no other real symptoms, she circles when excited, but the specialits didn't seem concerend, said she appeared very healthy. She eats well and despite being so small, has good body composition.

This time she was pre-1.3 and post-31. Because the vet still can't be sure, she suggested a scint, because if we tested the bile acids again in 6 weeks, it could still be inconvlusive. She said she may have a shunt, or these levels just may be normal for her, the only way to be sure of no shunt is with the scintigraphy.

Should I go ahead and do the scint even with the risk of the anesthesia? She needs LP surgery soon so we need to know for sure if something major is going on. Should I get a protein C done first? Or should I just go ahead with the scint to rule out a shunt for sure?

I went ahead and scheduled her, but I am getting nervous!!!

06-12-2009, 12:42 PM	#1
eringabrielle YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 293	Vet wants a scintigraphy done? Hello all- I recently posted about my 2.5 pound Willow who had elevated bile acids discovered in April. She showed a pre-19 and post-45 (or so, I can't remember the exact #). She had no crystals in her urine. So we got referred to a specialist but in the meantime I put her on Royal Canin LS14 and waited a month to have her bile acids tested again. Some quick background-She had one seizure episode over a year ago, but there were other factors (comfortis, possible trauma) involved so they weren't sure why and she has had none since. She has no other real symptoms, she circles when excited, but the specialits didn't seem concerend, said she appeared very healthy. She eats well and despite being so small, has good body composition. This time she was pre-1.3 and post-31. Because the vet still can't be sure, she suggested a scint, because if we tested the bile acids again in 6 weeks, it could still be inconvlusive. She said she may have a shunt, or these levels just may be normal for her, the only way to be sure of no shunt is with the scintigraphy. Should I go ahead and do the scint even with the risk of the anesthesia? She needs LP surgery soon so we need to know for sure if something major is going on. Should I get a protein C done first? Or should I just go ahead with the scint to rule out a shunt for sure? I went ahead and scheduled her, but I am getting nervous!!! __________________ Biscuits, Willow, & Erin See us on Dogster!