Urinalysis: a mild form of E-coli bacteria
Stone analysis: ammonium urate crystals
Liver Biopsy: Arteriolar Hyperplasia (mild), bile stasis
Acquired Extrahepatic Shunting caused by high blood pressure in the liver, probably due to the Arteriolar Hyperplasia.
No cirrhosis.
Plan: ABs for Ecoli x 3 weeks, then ursodiol to thin out the bile. Continue Lactulose and Denamarin, and L/D diet.
No reason she will not live a long and happy life! O Boy! O Happy Day!
Thank you all so much for your prayers, positive thoughts and continued, unfailing support!
Kathy & Tinkerbell