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BabyGirl Rosie · 06-09-2011, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by aproctor

Hi everyone!

Lucy was a very good little girl today and very brave when she had her blood taken (twice)! They had a hard time trying to get her to eat so I went back and was able to get another teaspoon or two into her but she was not happy about eating-too many distractions there I think but we got enough in her hopefully. I was told that we will hear something either tomorrow or Monday about the results of the bile acids test.
I did find out that normal liver levels should be around 110 and hers were over 900!!

I am hoping for the best though!
Thanks for all your support and prayers and I will let you know when I have an update on the tests!

Keep us updated and let us know when you get the results. Lucy was very brave! She needs extra special mommy hugs!

ladyjane · 06-09-2011, 06:55 PM

Continued prayers for Lucy....and for you.

aproctor · 06-09-2011, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BabyGirl Rosie

Keep us updated and let us know when you get the results. Lucy was very brave! She needs extra special mommy hugs!

She has been my little snuggle bunny all day today!!

aproctor · 06-09-2011, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ladyjane

Continued prayers for Lucy....and for you.

Thank you!! We both need them as I have been a nervous wreck but since she is eating and has more energy it has given me some comfort as well as all of the support I am getting here!

ladyjane · 06-09-2011, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by aproctor

Thank you!! We both need them as I have been a nervous wreck but since she is eating and has more energy it has given me some comfort as well as all of the support I am getting here!

It is agonizing to have one be ill. And, especially agonizing to be waiting for test results.

And, yes, this is a nice forum! Glad you are here.

BabyGirl Rosie · 06-09-2011, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by aproctor

Thank you!! We both need them as I have been a nervous wreck but since she is eating and has more energy it has given me some comfort as well as all of the support I am getting here!

We find out that when our furbabies are sick, YT members really pull together and provide wonderful support. I know the last time I took Rosie to the er vet there was one member that stayed with me through it all. All the way to checking on us after she was getting better. It really does make a difference. I don't know what I would have done without the support. Please know that we are here and will support you all the way. Hopefully you will hear something tomorrow.

Maximo · 06-09-2011, 07:16 PM

Lucy is a trooper, being a good girl for the tests and vet visits. I will continue to pray for your little girl and you.

aproctor · 06-11-2011, 04:31 PM

Hi everyone!

As you probably guessed I did not hear about Lucy's Bile acids test yet so we wait until Monday for the results....
Lucy has actually been doing really, really well, she is eating normally, playing, and has her usual energy, pooping normally, etc. She seems to be just like her normal self!!
So....I am confused, is it possible she got into something that could shoot the liver levels that high and with a healthier diet and treats things are back to normal??? I mean literally since I took her in on Thursday she has not had any of the issues that she previously had. I wonder if it is a shunt or if it may be MVD?! I know they have to rule out the shunt before they diagnose MVD so I am going through with all of the tests of course to make sure but I am hoping this is something that can be fixed with diet so that she doesn't have to go through a biopsy or surgery!!

I am so anxious I have been keeping an extremely close eye on her almost to a fault as now she is becoming anxious when I am not around and when I leave she wants to go with me...so I hope that doesn't become a problem in the future but I am so worried about what is going on with her I just need to be close to her to make sure she is okay.

Well, I will let you know what I learn on Monday.

ArmaniMan · 06-11-2011, 04:38 PM

Just seeing this and wanted to send good vibes for your little one. I have two dogs with MVD, one was diagnosed by biopsy- the other was diagnosed only with bile acid tests (and general circumstances). Both are managed only with diet changes. I will keep your little one in my thoughts.

aproctor · 06-11-2011, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ArmaniMan

Just seeing this and wanted to send good vibes for your little one. I have two dogs with MVD, one was diagnosed by biopsy- the other was diagnosed only with bile acid tests (and general circumstances). Both are managed only with diet changes. I will keep your little one in my thoughts.

Thank you!! I am hoping that my Lucy will have the same results. May I ask what the initial tests of your two little ones were. Lucy's liver levels were over 900....

Patti · 06-11-2011, 04:49 PM

Keeping Lucy in my prayers for a great outcome. My Cali has mild MVD and I just keep her on a low protein diet.

ArmaniMan · 06-11-2011, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by aproctor

Thank you!! I am hoping that my Lucy will have the same results. May I ask what the initial tests of your two little ones were. Lucy's liver levels were over 900....

My Chloe's Bile Acid results were: pre- 11.6, post- 53.7, ALKP was 231

She is the dog whose MVD was confirmed by biopsy.

My other dogs were slightly higher, I don't have them in front of me now (I think something like 15 & 65 or something)- he was totally asymptomatic and the full brother to my Chloe so we decided to "diagnose" MVD based on BATS alone and never biopsied.

aproctor · 06-11-2011, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ArmaniMan

My Chloe's Bile Acid results were: pre- 11.6, post- 53.7, ALKP was 231

She is the dog whose MVD was confirmed by biopsy.

My other dogs were slightly higher, I don't have them in front of me now (I think something like 15 & 65 or something)- he was totally asymptomatic and the full brother to my Chloe so we decided to "diagnose" MVD based on BATS alone and never biopsied.

Thanks...I guess we will have a better idea on Monday and we will go from there. My Lucy is 3 and I have been reading up on shunts and it seems a high percentage of them are diagnosed when they are under a year old so if Lucy does have a shunt I am hoping it is mild.
Maybe I am reading too much!!

Sammy Mommy · 06-11-2011, 05:09 PM

I'm praying for you and your sweet Lucy. Sending hugs to you both.

BabyGirl Rosie · 06-11-2011, 05:11 PM

It stinks having to wait until Monday. But good news she is feeling better! Let us know what you find out!

06-09-2011, 06:55 PM	#17
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,493	Continued prayers for Lucy....and for you. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

06-09-2011, 07:16 PM	#22
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	Lucy is a trooper, being a good girl for the tests and vet visits. I will continue to pray for your little girl and you. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

06-11-2011, 04:31 PM	#23
aproctor YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Alexandria, MN USA Posts: 388	Update Hi everyone! As you probably guessed I did not hear about Lucy's Bile acids test yet so we wait until Monday for the results.... Lucy has actually been doing really, really well, she is eating normally, playing, and has her usual energy, pooping normally, etc. She seems to be just like her normal self!! So....I am confused, is it possible she got into something that could shoot the liver levels that high and with a healthier diet and treats things are back to normal??? I mean literally since I took her in on Thursday she has not had any of the issues that she previously had. I wonder if it is a shunt or if it may be MVD?! I know they have to rule out the shunt before they diagnose MVD so I am going through with all of the tests of course to make sure but I am hoping this is something that can be fixed with diet so that she doesn't have to go through a biopsy or surgery!! I am so anxious I have been keeping an extremely close eye on her almost to a fault as now she is becoming anxious when I am not around and when I leave she wants to go with me...so I hope that doesn't become a problem in the future but I am so worried about what is going on with her I just need to be close to her to make sure she is okay. Well, I will let you know what I learn on Monday. __________________ Ann 's:Lucy and :Tubby

06-11-2011, 04:38 PM	#24
ArmaniMan I ♥ Armani & Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 3,895	Just seeing this and wanted to send good vibes for your little one. I have two dogs with MVD, one was diagnosed by biopsy- the other was diagnosed only with bile acid tests (and general circumstances). Both are managed only with diet changes. I will keep your little one in my thoughts. __________________ Armani & Chloe

06-11-2011, 04:49 PM	#26
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Keeping Lucy in my prayers for a great outcome. My Cali has mild MVD and I just keep her on a low protein diet. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

06-11-2011, 05:09 PM	#29
Sammy Mommy Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Posts: 3,896	I'm praying for you and your sweet Lucy. Sending hugs to you both.

06-11-2011, 05:11 PM	#30
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	It stinks having to wait until Monday. But good news she is feeling better! Let us know what you find out! __________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace!