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Originally Posted by CindyP812  I want to know her size, age, how you found out that she has MVD and how she is doing to start with. What you do to help her, how long she has had it now. What the vets say. I am sure hat I will think of more to ask but that will help! Thanks! |
Hi Cindy,
Daisy was age 6 when she was diagnosed with MVD by a Board Certified Internal Medicine Specialist after a dermatologist vet picked up a liver issue missed by my general vet. Her diagnosis was based on her exam, symptoms, blood work, bile acids, and ultrasound findings. She did not have a liver biopsy, which is why it is a presumptive diagnosis rather than a definitive one.
Daisy is now going to be 12 in September. She is about 7 lbs now which is a little on the lean side but not skinny. I would say that Daisy is a very well managed dog and enjoys her life very much and would seem "normal" to you if you met her.
I won't bore you with the details of her history, but today, she is managed on a moderate protein, low fat, vegetarian diet consisting of home cooked ingredients. When she has a flare of liver symptoms, we use Marin and Denosyl to bring her into balance, along with medications like antibiotics and medication to calm her GI tract. She now has some early kidney disease, but her liver disease does not prevent us from helping her kidneys with two medications. She also takes a joint supplement daily.
I woudl be happy to give you any additional info if you want it.