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06-26-2010, 01:13 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Texas
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| Benign Liver Tumor - Hepatic Adenoma Hi Everyone, My 12 year old boy was just diagnosed with a Benign Liver Tumor. He's been having high ALT levels for about a year now. (Highest at 900, then came down to about 150, now it's back up to 300) I finally gave into my vet's urgings to do a biopsy and this is what we found. He doesn't recommend surgery because the location of the tumor and his age. Instead, he wants to try management through drugs but said that eventually his liver will fail - I'm going back in to see him next week. Right now he's doing fine - in fact he hasn't been sick at all in the last year. we only found out about the ALT elevations during a routine blood screen prior to getting his teeth cleaned. I'm absolutely devastated. He is my first pet and my absolute best friend in the world. It's just really hard for me to digest all this information. I haven't been able to think about anything else for the last few days since I got the call. Please help. Does anyone out there have any experience with Liver tumors? What can I expect? And please pray for us! |
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06-26-2010, 04:57 PM | #2 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tennessee
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| I am so sorry you are having to deal with this. I have no experience with tumors. I will be praying for you and your furbaby
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06-26-2010, 07:42 PM | #3 |
Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas
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| Are you seeing a vet specialist? I would highly recommend that you do a consult with one and also a nutritionist if you have not already. Where in TX do you live?
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06-26-2010, 07:56 PM | #4 | |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Texas
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Thanks for the suggestions. I will look into some specialists in the area for a consult. Maybe there's something a specialist can do or him. As for the nutritionist, I've found a holistic practitioner in the area who also is a nutritionist. I plan to make an appointment with her next week after going to see my regular vet on Tuesday. He is going to prescribe some medication. I want all that information on hand before seeing the nutritionist. I'm just so overwhelmed. He seems completely fine (currently whining at me to go fetch his toy) I just don't understand... | |
06-26-2010, 09:30 PM | #5 |
Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas
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| We have some Dallas members who may be able to recommend vets for you. I am going to PM someone for you. I am sorry...it is so hard to have a sick pup. What is his name? I will say prayers for him.
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06-27-2010, 03:57 AM | #6 |
Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas
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| Good Morning, I am so sorry to hear about your baby. I too live in the Dallas area. My Lola was gravely ill and after going thru numerous specialist I have found Dr Cleary in Rowlett. She saved my dog and you will love her. She works closely with A&M Vets and could also help you with a nutritionist. Please email her, kclary@ahrdvm.com. Do not go to Specialist on Trinity Mills. My regular Vet is Dr Hawthorn at White Rock Animal Hospital in Dallas. He is an incredible ER vet and knows his stuff about small breeds,Yorkies. White Rock Animal Hospital - Veterinarian In Dallas; TX; USA :: Home Good Luck and please feel free to PM me. |
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