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kjc · 06-13-2013, 05:35 PM

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Has your dog had an Ultrasound to determine if he has a liver shunt, or a Bile Acids Test? My dog was 2.5 years old when she was diagnosed. All symptoms and bloodwork pointed to LS, but during surgery it was found to be a blocked Bile Duct, which is easily treated with a medication. Tink's been off all meds since December... no problems. Prior to her surgery, she had one episode of Hepatic Encephalopathy... she had been on Lactulose but the toxins still built up in her system. Her vet adjusted her diet which took care of the problem, along with the Lactulose, Denamarin, and probiotics.

Sometimes older dogs can develop kidney stones, an ultrasound would show if he has any.

06-13-2013, 05:35 PM	#4
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	Hi and Welcome to YT! Has your dog had an Ultrasound to determine if he has a liver shunt, or a Bile Acids Test? My dog was 2.5 years old when she was diagnosed. All symptoms and bloodwork pointed to LS, but during surgery it was found to be a blocked Bile Duct, which is easily treated with a medication. Tink's been off all meds since December... no problems. Prior to her surgery, she had one episode of Hepatic Encephalopathy... she had been on Lactulose but the toxins still built up in her system. Her vet adjusted her diet which took care of the problem, along with the Lactulose, Denamarin, and probiotics. Sometimes older dogs can develop kidney stones, an ultrasound would show if he has any. __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity Last edited by kjc; 06-13-2013 at 05:37 PM.