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Originally Posted by ScruffyMom  Hello Everyone. About two hours ago, I received a phone call from my vet that no one wants to receive. Yesterday, after 4 days of on and off diarrhea, I decided to take Scruffy, my 3 year old yorkie, to the vet. He had lost 1lb, and just was not himself. The vet prescribed him antibiotics and took a CBC [complete blood count]. This morning, Scruffy was doing much better and was back to himself. However, the doctor called me and said that Scruffy's albumin levels were very low. He went through what could be causing this: liver problems, the kidneys not functioning properly, and bowel problems. He insisted that the first step is to bring in a stool sample along with a urine sample tomorrow. I am fearful that this is PLN or PLE, or cancer [which the doctor did mention as I nearly hit the floor]. Scruffy is 3 years old and is one amazing dog. I have researched all possibilities [which only makes me more nervous] and was hoping that someone out there was going through something similar or went through something similar with a positive outcome. I can actually that I have never been this scared. . . any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. |
I would also suggest running a Spec Cpl panel on him as this can accurate diagnose PLE - which is how my Sissy's was discovered. Although you only read about managing symptoms and no cure, the vast majority of these cases are not found until very late end stage. Sissy's was caught at the very earliest stage and subsequent blood work has a normal TLI level. Her albumin was never high however.
She is on a regimen of supplents (probiotic, vitamineral green, colostrum, and liver support) along with The Honest Kitchen Preference mixed with cooked white fish and salmon alternatred with The Honest Kitchen Embark. After 6 months of supplements and this food, along with B12 injections, she is a completely different dog and doing very well. Never give up hope!!!!!!