View Single Post
Old 04-08-2010, 08:45 PM   #1
terrymccown
Yorkie Talker
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Lugoff, SC, USA
Posts: 12
Default Elevated bile test

Hey everyone....looking for some advise and/or help. I have the most precious little girl in the world. She is 14 weeks old and currently 1.9 pounds. She is growing right on the growth chart, great appetite, lots of energy, runs, plays, attentive to every movement in the house. She has gained 5 ounces in 2 weeks. She got her 2nd set of shots in mid March. This week she work up from nap (morning) and very lethargic, stubbling, etc.. I gave her some syrup for hypoglycemia and no better so I took her to the vet. They did a liver test, CBC, and bile test. Her liver enzymes were elevated, CBC normal and post (only) bile test was 68. My vet immediately told me he thought it was liver shunt and referred me to an Animal Clinic in NC. My heart sank and I went into shock. Came home and began my research. Have started her on a low protein diet by Hills LD. Small frequent feedings, antibiotic, lactulose and dem?? meds. She is still doing great. Very energentic. She just does not appear to be sick. Have not seen any of the typical symptoms of LS. I have read about C Protein test. Suppose to have her third set of vaccines in am. Just wondering what information is out there for me. My funds are really limited, I want the best for her, but do not have $5000.00 for surgery and related expenses. I am just wondering if my vet is jumping too fast. Do I need a second opinion and would you advise to get the last dose of vaccines this week. I also applied flea/tick control Revolution when she got her second set of shots. One interesting think on the report states the blood was hemolyized. Also she tee-tees on white training pads and her urine is yellow, not orange colored. Should we get urine samples to look for crytsals? Sorry to be so long winded but I so want some answers. My breeder has offered a refund or another puppy but I already lover my baby girl so much...just dont know what to do??

Last edited by terrymccown; 04-08-2010 at 08:49 PM. Reason: Oh I do not have her lab work in front of me but I have a copy at work. Her BUN was low. All the other liver enzymes high
terrymccown is offline   Reply With Quote
Welcome Guest!
Not Registered?

Join today and remove this ad!