OMG Please talk to me

[Ellie May]

The vet just called. We did a bile acid recheck to make sure they stayed down from last time. Postprandial is now 106 (pre is 1.4) and Ellie had a liver biopsy already. It is most likely not MVD. We have to go for an ultrasound...

[chachi]

When does she go for her ultrasound. Just keep thinking positiive thoughts I know you are scared I would be also. I am keeping her in my thoughts and prayers. Just keep thinking positive

[MyFairLacy]

I'm sorry Does your vet have any thoughts to what the problem may be? Do you think this has to do with her accidents?

[gutu28]

Im so sorry...those numbers mean nothing to me, but I will be praying for her!

[Bizzymammabee]

Sending prayers your way...not sure what help I can offer but please know that we are thinking of you both.

[Ellie May]

I don't understand how it can be this high. No MVD and no seizures, shaking or anything. She seems very healthy.

PLEASE everyone, get your Yorkies checked.

[Yorkieluv]

Oh my...I will be praying for her...

[Ellie May]

Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

I'm sorry Does your vet have any thoughts to what the problem may be? Do you think this has to do with her accidents?

The problems may be related. I've been concerned about it. It could be ammonium urate stones but she doesn't have symptoms for those.

The vet doesn't know. The numbers can only be up twice like this if there is a liver problem. If it isn't LS or MVD then I don't know.

The vet said we could just supplement her for another month and see what they do (it worked last time) but we are just pushing off the u/s really. She said if it was her dog she would do the u/s.


For those who don't understand a word of this, these numbers mean that Ellie could have a liver shunt and may require a very invasive surgery (probably out of state). It is very expensive. Hopefully it isn't htat though.

[Zanders' mom]

Hi, I am sad to hear about your baby having bile acids #'s high. Not sure what it all means but I am sad that you are so worried and that there could be something wrong with her health. Will pray for things to go well. Is it possible that there could be an error in the test itself, margin of error?

Please stay strong and positive, one step at a time, know that you are in our thoughts, we are angels holding you up through these next few days, you are not alone, God is so there with you as well.

[Yorkieluv]

What do her other bloodwork numbers look like? Did you have a blood panel done?

[Ellie May]

Originally Posted by Yorkieluv

What do her other bloodwork numbers look like? Did you have a blood panel done?

She has had two blood panels done recently. The first time the ALT was 118 so slightly elevated and her MYL or MVL (can't read it) was 481 so slightly low. Everything else was within reference range. The second blood panel everything was normal and ALT was back down in the 40's.

[Ellie May]

Originally Posted by Zanders' mom

Hi, I am sad to hear about your baby having bile acids #'s high. Not sure what it all means but I am sad that you are so worried and that there could be something wrong with her health. Will pray for things to go well. Is it possible that there could be an error in the test itself, margin of error?

Please stay strong and positive, one step at a time, know that you are in our thoughts, we are angels holding you up through these next few days, you are not alone, God is so there with you as well.

Sometimes the gallbladder contracting can increase the numbers but this is the second time they've increased so it is very unlikely. 106 is way too high to be in the margin of error. 25 is the highest I would accept.

[Breny]

Originally Posted by Ellie May

The vet just called. We did a bile acid recheck to make sure they stayed down from last time. Postprandial is now 106 (pre is 1.4) and Ellie had a liver biopsy already. It is most likely not MVD. We have to go for an ultrasound...

Awww Ellie with be in my thoughts

[Connie]

I'm sorry to hear of your worries with little Ellie! I'll say a prayer for you and for her. Sending hugs...I hope the ultra sound can take some of your worries away!

[Yorkieluv]

Originally Posted by Ellie May

She has had two blood panels done recently. The first time the ALT was 118 so slightly elevated and her MYL or MVL (can't read it) was 481 so slightly low. Everything else was within reference range. The second blood panel everything was normal and ALT was back down in the 40's.

Even if the results were within the "normal" range, look at the numbers and see if they are on the HIGH side of normal or LOW side of normal....This may give you more insight...Are there any numbers like that?? Within normal, but on the high/low end?