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01-29-2010, 08:21 AM | #46 | |
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01-29-2010, 09:15 AM | #47 | |
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BAT numbers: pre - 51 and post 41. Since the BAT - everything fine with normal behavior; energy, etc. Lucy has a bundle of energy; then sleeps; energy then sleeps. Plan: Keep everything as is and re-test in 2 weeks. (2/15). Sorry, tried to condense. Normal liver enzyme test when she was first brought home so Vet was surprised by the BAT numbers. Sister PTS by breeder for LS (different mother same father) | |
01-29-2010, 09:20 AM | #48 | |
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sounds like MVD to me. what food are you feeding now? | |
01-29-2010, 09:33 AM | #49 | |
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Now, just Purina (yes its crap) until we re-test 2 weeks. Bought some limited ingredient Wellness for my Westie and saw that it had only 20% protein (less than the Puppy Chow at 27%). So have been adding a few Wellness kibbles to her food to try and transition. She is doing well - no other symptoms - other than I would say a very docile dog. Of course, my Westie is the Alpha and she usually pesters him a good bit and loves to get him to play - but rarely barks, etc. Everyone says the best behaved dog. Wonder if some of that is liver symptoms when we think she is just being sweet and quiet?? Must get back to work for a few. I do think you are right. MVD and feed and supplement accordingly. That's what my gut says. We'll see after re-test. Problem will be convincing my vet who wants to send her somewhere for scintography before he spays. Now he's very nervous about the spay. Holding off on that. Thanks! | |
01-29-2010, 09:33 AM | #50 | |
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01-29-2010, 09:40 AM | #51 | |
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The only concern is you saw some symptoms so see how the next bat goes and i can understand concern with low protein and puppy but if any symptoms i would get to 18% protein - these little ones do not need a lot of protein they are not as active as bigger active dogs so do not buy into the high protein content. I really think your dog just has mvd as well but is symptomatic which i would do lower protein myself | |
01-29-2010, 09:42 AM | #52 |
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| if your vet has concerns about spay have him consult dr centers at cornell university to ease his mind about mvd and anesthesia or maybe get a vet more comfortable as that would make me nervous if my vet was nervous lol |
01-29-2010, 09:45 AM | #53 | |
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My Roxy was a very well behaved and docile dog when she was young. she had her spay at 7 months old (no blood work), she had her teeth cleaned at 14 months (no blood work), she had bi-lateral luxating patella surgery at 2.5 yr (nothing odd on the blood work). She had a repeat LP surgery at 3 yr (nothing odd on the blood work). And at 38 months old, one more surgery to remove the pin in her knee. Everything went well. When she was 3 1/2 yr old, upon hearing about liver issues in other pups from Roxy's parents, we decided to do the BAT. And it was pre: 43 and post: 100.9 The best thing to do is research, and talk with your Vet and Specialist, bc knowing that her littermate had a LS would make me believe your pup has liver issues too (not necessarily LS though) | |
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I believe your vet is very good from what I've read, and I never said she wasn't good. I never said that your vet is trying to get money out of you, that was someone else... I said my vet was good because he won't spend my money unneccessarily...ie: on tests that I already have the answers or solutions to. And you said the specialist was pushing for the biopsy, and you weren't sure about what to do, so you posted questions and I posted suggestions, along with two or three others telling you basically the same thing. Again my apologies, good luck with your pup Kathy
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01-29-2010, 10:52 AM | #55 | |
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These are symptoms of Hepatic Encephalopathy, basically a build up of toxins in the blood that go to the brain. You would do well to get a script for Lactulose to keep on hand as Lactulose can stop these symptoms almost immediately. It will most likely reoccur from time to time. If these symptoms are allowed to progress, they will be followed by a seizure, coma and death. (sorry to be so blunt, I don't know how else to say it). And Yes, lethargy is a symptom of liver malfunction. My pup has good days and bad days. On her good days, I half expect her to run up the walls and across the ceiling. On her bad days, she gets in her crate and sleeps alot... she is not crate trained and barks incessantly if I put her in it.? Other things you can do to help her liver: Feed 3-4 small meals per day. Easier on the liver to process smaller amounts at a time. Use only stainless steel or safe ceramic bowls for food and water, plastics can leach chemicals into the food and water. Use filtered water, if possible.
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01-29-2010, 12:07 PM | #56 | |
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And he IS nervous about the spay so maybe he'll refer me to a specialist anyway and I'll get some of the prescription food (he didn't want to give me any) and some of the other things she might need. OR - best case - we restest and her numbers are clear! Wouldn't that be so wonderful! In the meantime, I'll be armed with questions for him. | |
01-29-2010, 12:12 PM | #57 |
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01-29-2010, 07:12 PM | #59 | |
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The U of Tenn has a very informative site. They explain all the tests, medications and symptoms concerning Liver shunt and MVD. Here's a link: Portosystemic Shunts FAQ They would also discuss your case with your vet to get your pup on a treatment plan, if your vet needs any assistance. They also have a clinical section on their site for vets to access. They would probably have a procedure/recommendation for doing a spay and could discuss with him. And the Yahoo MVD/LS group is a great resource too. Not trying to tell you what to do, but just stating my opinion resulting from my experiences with my own LS dog. Wishing you the best... Kathy Oh and Nature's Recipe also makes a vegetarian diet, 20-22% protein (I think).
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