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TresCutePiggies · 07-31-2013, 02:38 PM

I find this so interesting! My Rory has always been a kisser, but I noticed the ELS over the past year or so. She has PLE (protein losing enteropathy) and likely lymphangiectasia. (I have not had an intestinal biopsy done for confirmation since she is so far thankfully responding well to a homecooked diet formulated by a board-certified nutritionist.) Her internist has been satisfied with her albumin (protein) levels on her follow-up bloodwork the last few rechecks, and her obvious clinical symptoms have all resolved, though she still licks a lot. I'm intrigued.

07-31-2013, 02:38 PM	#5
TresCutePiggies Owned by Rory & Lane Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,893	I find this so interesting! My Rory has always been a kisser, but I noticed the ELS over the past year or so. She has PLE (protein losing enteropathy) and likely lymphangiectasia. (I have not had an intestinal biopsy done for confirmation since she is so far thankfully responding well to a homecooked diet formulated by a board-certified nutritionist.) Her internist has been satisfied with her albumin (protein) levels on her follow-up bloodwork the last few rechecks, and her obvious clinical symptoms have all resolved, though she still licks a lot. I'm intrigued. __________________ Rory and Lane now have a dog blog, Doggie Debutantes. Find us on Facebook here. Last edited by TresCutePiggies; 07-31-2013 at 02:40 PM.