Epilepsy or Liver Shunt? NEED ADVICE??

[roseslevi]

Originally Posted by Yomom

The breeder was very researched and has an excellent reputation. I did go on her site to see that the parents of Barclay have no pups for sale. Because I know I will have answers by weeks end, I have decided that because she has no pups and I don't even think she has Barclay's mother any longer, I will give her the facts once I have them since I will have them shortly. She only allows a Mother to have a small number of litters and then sells the Mother at pet price after the dog is spaid to ensure no over breeding to the female. I know this will flip her out, and it should. I now know more about liver shunts than prob most Vets and know she needs to know. This would have been 2 recessive gene parents. She has several Yorkies and checked us out to death. I have no doubt that if this is confirmed this was not intentional and she will do something about it.

At least you have piece of mind there, that she will help you and stand behind your pup. I wish you the best in getting to the bottom of the diagnosis and getting it treated. Keep us posted.

[Micah my love]

Originally Posted by Yomom

What I have so far is frustrating. The blood test came in that the liver numbers are off; the ALT which should not be over 110 came in at 160. My 7 year old gave the dog a treat this morning not knowing any better and so the Vet did not want to do the Bile until tomorrow. I called everyone today. UF said they do it, but with all tests etc not counting the hotel etc they will be around $3 to 4,000 depending on what is what. Univ of Tenn is closed today due to snow. The person giving details is not there till hopefully tomorrow. We have someone here who is not in today and is calling me back tomorrow. Trying to eat this elephant one bite at a time but quickly. My Vet is starting him on medication "just in case" today, and said yes, thinking liver shunt.

My Micah was at UT in dec 2009 he was diagnosed with MVD, a small liver, luxating patella worsening in 1 leg and undesended testicles

Micah had radiographs & ultrasound,& nuclear scintigraphy performed the first trip there, we went 2 weeks later Micah underwent surgery to take liver biopsies and to perform casteration Both MVD & LP are congenital

His bills there cost me over $1800. plus my expenses...good luck with your little one....just in case anyone is intersted (Bee Gee boy of my insatiables love) is the father to Micah

[107barney]

I hope the BAT testing gives more info. I posted on your other thread that my dog Daisy had ALT over what your dog's is and she ended up being diagnosed w/ probable MVD and not a single portosystemic shunt.

I agree a seizure should not be ignored. Our Teddy was recently diagnosed with Epilepsy. At his first seizure, blood was draw and BATs performed to rule out shunts as one of the metabolic causes of the seizures.

Please post an update when you have more info.

[kjc]

What is he doing right before he has a seizure?

[TLC]

Sounds like you are on the right path. The BAT will show some answers and then you can go from there. If you are able to go, U of T would be the place