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02-02-2010, 12:42 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago
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| Help! My Yorkie is still sick..and with what??? Hello, I am new to this forum, and I am very desperate. I have a 1.5 yr old Yorkie named Henry who has had medical problems since he was about 6 months old. To cut the story short, Henry has normal liver enzyme levels (normal blood work in general) only slightly elevated Bile Acids, but his urine Ph is all over the place. One month I am treating him for urate crystals because his urine is basic and this month he has many many struvite crystals and his urine is acidic (he also has a [COLOR=green ! important][COLOR=green ! important]bacterial [COLOR=green ! important]infection[/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR] noted by cocci in the urine). Also, Henry's urine is always more concentrated than it should be, and he gets bladder [COLOR=green ! important][COLOR=green ! important]infections[/COLOR][/COLOR] frequently. I just finished one round of [COLOR=green ! important][COLOR=green ! important]antibiotics[/COLOR][/COLOR] for the Struvite crystals, and at the re-check we found he was actually worse. Henry is now eating S/D [COLOR=green ! important][COLOR=green ! important]prescription[/COLOR][/COLOR] food and has started up another round of antibiotics. He absolutely hates this food though and feeding him this for three weeks will be a nightmare. I should also mention that Henry had a [COLOR=green ! important][COLOR=green ! important]liver[/COLOR][/COLOR] biopsy about 6 months ago that left the vets stumped. He does not have MVD, and does not appear to have a liver shunt. However, his liver looks like the liver of a very old dog. I am feeding Henry Denamarin pills every other day, but I just don't understand what is going on now with the urine crystals, [COLOR=green ! important][COLOR=green ! important]bladder [COLOR=green ! important]infections[/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR], normal liver enzymes, but slightly elevated bile acids...ANY THOUGHTS? I am desperate and broke. I feel as though there may be a lower protein food that could also help break up crystals? I appreciate any advice. |
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02-02-2010, 01:01 PM | #2 |
Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island
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| PLEASE join this group: DogLiverDisease : Dog Liver Disease They are VERY helpful, and I truly think they can guide you in the right direction. |
02-02-2010, 01:04 PM | #3 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago
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| Thank You! I appreciate the advice TLC! I will certainly join that group. P.S. I apologize that my post seems to be a bit messy...I'm not sure what happened with the text colors! Warm Regards |
02-02-2010, 03:42 PM | #4 |
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| i just posted on your other thread as well |
02-02-2010, 10:50 PM | #5 |
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| You might think about getting a second opinion. Good luck. |
02-03-2010, 08:25 AM | #6 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago
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| Hi Pancakepat I have taken Henry to three different vets. The first vet I didn't trust, but the last two (both in the same clinic) seem to be very helpful. They really care about the animals in their clinic and even gave Henry a free ultrasound to check for stones because I couldn't afford it. I think with the two of them together we can get to the bottom of this. I am thinking he must have urine pH issues as he once had urate crystals and now has struvite crystals. It's hard to tell at this point though because he has a bladder infection. So, are the crystals now just a symptom of his infection? Why does he keep getting infections? What does this have to do with his liver if it does at all? Warm Regards |
02-03-2010, 08:30 AM | #7 | |
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02-03-2010, 08:32 AM | #8 |
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| i am linking your thread from other section to help out http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...ml#post2985542 |
02-03-2010, 08:34 AM | #9 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago
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| Thanks Dwerten! I don't know how to link threads...I appreciate it |
02-03-2010, 08:51 AM | #10 | |
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Many of my foster dogs have had their crystals dissolved with the proper liver support: RC Hepatic LS 14 is the recommended food, with distilled water added 4 small meals a day Supplements- Hepatosupport liquid, VetriDMg liquid (www.homevet. com) and Azodyl as the probiotic which normalizes the urea cycle | |
02-03-2010, 12:33 PM | #11 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago
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| Hi TLC I have been communicating with Olga, and she has even offered to let me call her. I feel very fortunate that you have put me onto the group! I now have a list of questions to take to my vet, and I think I have a much better idea of what type of diet Henry needs. I just finished ordering Hepato Support per Olga's suggestion. It has more ingredients then the Denamarin I was using and is far cheaper! I am really shocked at the price of Royal Canin Hepatic food, but what can I do...Hill's l/d formula was similar. Thanks for your help! |
02-03-2010, 12:42 PM | #12 | |
Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island
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Please do call her if you need too. I have spoken to her on the phone, and sometimes, it get relayed better in the brain than emails - LOL I hope you can finally get some more answers form the Vet and get Henry on track | |
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