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Originally Posted by ladyjane  Wow, it must really be messed up.  I asked my vet about this and she looked at me like I had lost my mind....so I really need to have the information! I have looked and looked on the web and cannot find it. |
No PC yet... but ask your vet then why, if having blood drawn that day, that it is always drawn before vaccines are administered?
LS normally causes a 3 fold increase in the ALT, most times followed by the AST rising. Anything over that, which is around 300-350, is more than likely caused by a toxin, which is anything foreign put into the body, either drugs, any vaccines, and anything by ingestion. Tink's ALT went to 600+ after she ate rancid grease. TLC's pup's ALT went to over 2000 (unknown reason), Madraga's Kiwi's ALT went to over 800+ after having all her vaccines and a Proheart vac all in one day. Just trends I'm seeing on YT.
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Originally Posted by Ellie May If this is about the lepto/liver thing, I really would like to see it too. I have been wondering about this for the last couple years now after seeing something on YT about it. It seems the lepto vaccine has become much safer recently, so I wonder if this was supposed to apply to just the old one or the new one too?? |
Mainly the old one, but can skyrocket if too many vacs are given together, which happens alot with the Lepto vac.
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Originally Posted by ladyjane KJC had said that the lepto vaccine causes liver enzymes to be higher than a liver shunt does. I honestly have never heard of that and just wondered where she read that.
My vet feels that the vaccine is ok to give, but only IF there is a possibility of exposure.
Just wanting more information. |
I think the new lepto vac is okay (not absolutely sure and JMHO) as long as it is given separately and at least 4 weeks apart from any other vaccines. It will still need to be given every 6-8 months to be effective, and is not 100% preventative of getting Lepto, but can lessen the severity of the disease if exposed.