Liver enzymes elevated? Rockies sick - YorkieTalk.com Forums

21rocky · 07-19-2008, 01:41 PM

Took rocky to the vet he had blood work and his liver enzymes are elevated
Vet wants to do more tests anyone have and knowledge regarding this matter? He is 4 years old.

Lisa and Pic · 07-19-2008, 02:42 PM

I'm sorry I do not have any information on this, but I bet someone does, on YT. Just wanted to let you know that we hope everything turns out okay.

YorkieRose · 07-19-2008, 02:43 PM

What are his symptoms..?

Ellie May · 07-19-2008, 07:31 PM

Was it the ALT?
What was the number and why was the test done?

21rocky · 07-20-2008, 12:29 PM

Rocky started sneezing, water eyes, lethargic, loss of appetite, vomiting his neck was very tender and he would cry out loud if you turned it. Took him to the vet who did blood work, wbc-18.09, alb-2.2, alp-481,alt-635. Vet put him on antibiotics and sulcrafate for the vomiting. Want to do exten$ive testing on liver, xrays, liver sonogram and battery of tests. He is 4 yrs old and otherwise was healthy until this. Could this be some kind of serious liver disease? Someone mentioned liver shunt or mvd. I am a new dog owner have had him since march previous owner was elderly and couldn't care for him any longer. He is a very nice little dog, well behaved, kind of timid.

Tae1107 · 07-20-2008, 01:16 PM

Did the vet do a bile acid test on him? If he in concerned about his liver functioning this is the test to have done to check his liver functioning... I would have this done before x-rays etc..and a normal x-ray does not show anything for liver function....he would need a special one done that shows blood flow through the liver...

In order to know how high those levels are we need the reference range..some labs give different figures...according to my labs his albium is low and his ALT is extrememly high which is what the vet was looking at and thinking of the liver...

I would have a bile levels test done (IMO) if the dog is showing signs of being lethargic, not wanting to eat (fussy), staring, vomiting etc... and has a high ALT level... and then go from there...sometimes dogs with a hig ALT do not have high bile levels...

littlelady · 07-20-2008, 03:37 PM

With his neck being tender is that something with liver disease or an infection in the spinal column and how likely is an infection in the brain or cerebral spinal fluid in a yorkie?

One of the first things you think about if a neck is tender and can't turn with out pain in a human is encepalopathy or spinal meningitis something like that. His WBC's are elevated also. Indicating an infection.
I know I would be concerned and worried.
I know this is not much help but given you more to worry about. I'll have your little one in my prayers.

21rocky · 07-20-2008, 06:37 PM

Thanks For All The Info

Yorkieluv · 07-20-2008, 08:11 PM

Please do as much research as possible on liver disease. Did he eat anything he wasn't supposed to...poisonous plant, rat poison, etc? If not, then liver disease may be a possibility...Those numbers are off. The ALB seems low and the others seem quite high...Those numbers definitely point to a problem in the liver. Proper diet and supplements are very important when dealing with liver problems and can help your baby get better. The vomiting is likely due to his liver having problems whether it's due to a toxin that may have been introduced to his system or liver shunt or mvd or liver disease.
If this were my dog, I would take him off of regular dog food if it contains red meat or exotic meats...Red meat produces the most toxins which is usually filtered by the liver, but obviously your baby is having problems so the liver is probably not able filter properly. Do a search on yahoo groups for a group called Dog Liver Disease and join. They will be able to help. Prayers for your baby.

Ellie May · 07-21-2008, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Yorkieluv

Please do as much research as possible on liver disease. Did he eat anything he wasn't supposed to...poisonous plant, rat poison, etc? If not, then liver disease may be a possibility...Those numbers are off. The ALB seems low and the others seem quite high...Those numbers definitely point to a problem in the liver. Proper diet and supplements are very important when dealing with liver problems and can help your baby get better. The vomiting is likely due to his liver having problems whether it's due to a toxin that may have been introduced to his system or liver shunt or mvd or liver disease.
If this were my dog, I would take him off of regular dog food if it contains red meat or exotic meats...Red meat produces the most toxins which is usually filtered by the liver, but obviously your baby is having problems so the liver is probably not able filter properly. Do a search on yahoo groups for a group called Dog Liver Disease and join. They will be able to help. Prayers for your baby.

I agree and you might also need to check for atlantoaxial instability if the neck thing is still going on. If his neck hurts that bad, he needs to see a vet for this now in my opinion.

Yorkieluv · 07-21-2008, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Ellie May

I agree and you might also need to check for atlantoaxial instability if the neck thing is still going on. If his neck hurts that bad, he needs to see a vet for this now in my opinion.

Great point! Could be AAI/AAS....
Prayers for your baby!

07-19-2008, 01:41 PM	#1
21rocky Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: ny Posts: 14	Liver enzymes elevated? Rockies sick Took rocky to the vet he had blood work and his liver enzymes are elevated Vet wants to do more tests anyone have and knowledge regarding this matter? He is 4 years old.

07-19-2008, 02:42 PM	#2
Lisa and Pic ♥ Piccolo & Vivi ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 14,311	I'm sorry I do not have any information on this, but I bet someone does, on YT. Just wanted to let you know that we hope everything turns out okay. __________________ Lisa, Dixie, and Jazzy (RIP Piccolo and Vivi)

07-19-2008, 02:43 PM	#3
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	Rocky What are his symptoms..?

07-19-2008, 07:31 PM	#4
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	Was it the ALT? What was the number and why was the test done? __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

07-20-2008, 12:29 PM	#5
21rocky Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: ny Posts: 14	Rocky's sick Rocky started sneezing, water eyes, lethargic, loss of appetite, vomiting his neck was very tender and he would cry out loud if you turned it. Took him to the vet who did blood work, wbc-18.09, alb-2.2, alp-481,alt-635. Vet put him on antibiotics and sulcrafate for the vomiting. Want to do exten$ive testing on liver, xrays, liver sonogram and battery of tests. He is 4 yrs old and otherwise was healthy until this. Could this be some kind of serious liver disease? Someone mentioned liver shunt or mvd. I am a new dog owner have had him since march previous owner was elderly and couldn't care for him any longer. He is a very nice little dog, well behaved, kind of timid.

07-20-2008, 01:16 PM	#6
Tae1107 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MA Posts: 1,252	Did the vet do a bile acid test on him? If he in concerned about his liver functioning this is the test to have done to check his liver functioning... I would have this done before x-rays etc..and a normal x-ray does not show anything for liver function....he would need a special one done that shows blood flow through the liver... In order to know how high those levels are we need the reference range..some labs give different figures...according to my labs his albium is low and his ALT is extrememly high which is what the vet was looking at and thinking of the liver... I would have a bile levels test done (IMO) if the dog is showing signs of being lethargic, not wanting to eat (fussy), staring, vomiting etc... and has a high ALT level... and then go from there...sometimes dogs with a hig ALT do not have high bile levels... __________________ Kerrianne

07-20-2008, 03:37 PM	#7
littlelady Currently Suspended! Join Date: May 2008 Location: indiana Posts: 380	With his neck being tender is that something with liver disease or an infection in the spinal column and how likely is an infection in the brain or cerebral spinal fluid in a yorkie? One of the first things you think about if a neck is tender and can't turn with out pain in a human is encepalopathy or spinal meningitis something like that. His WBC's are elevated also. Indicating an infection. I know I would be concerned and worried. I know this is not much help but given you more to worry about. I'll have your little one in my prayers.

07-20-2008, 06:37 PM	#8
21rocky Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: ny Posts: 14	Thanks For All The Info

07-20-2008, 08:11 PM	#9
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	Please do as much research as possible on liver disease. Did he eat anything he wasn't supposed to...poisonous plant, rat poison, etc? If not, then liver disease may be a possibility...Those numbers are off. The ALB seems low and the others seem quite high...Those numbers definitely point to a problem in the liver. Proper diet and supplements are very important when dealing with liver problems and can help your baby get better. The vomiting is likely due to his liver having problems whether it's due to a toxin that may have been introduced to his system or liver shunt or mvd or liver disease. If this were my dog, I would take him off of regular dog food if it contains red meat or exotic meats...Red meat produces the most toxins which is usually filtered by the liver, but obviously your baby is having problems so the liver is probably not able filter properly. Do a search on yahoo groups for a group called Dog Liver Disease and join. They will be able to help. Prayers for your baby. __________________ Miko 's his Mommy