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ladyjane · 09-08-2011, 05:14 AM

That is great that her tests are ok so far!

Will keep her in my thoughts and prayers.

roxylove11 · 09-08-2011, 08:41 AM

She is home from the vet now, the vet said she did very well during the test & the results should be back by tomorrow morning. I brought in a stool sample as well & they are going to test it to make sure its normal (results also tomorrow). I am so pleased with this vet, I will never go anywhere else! Thank you all again for your thoughts & prayers! Roxy appreciates it!

Buster Brown · 09-08-2011, 12:12 PM

I am praying for good test results for Roxy! Keeping her in our prayers and in our thoughts.

roxylove11 · 09-09-2011, 04:12 PM

So I spoke with the vet today and he said that the results of the bile acids test were elevated. Blood taken after she ate came back at 37 (when it should be under 15). The vet is having me switch her food now to Hill's Science Diet L/D and in about 2 weeks have her come back in for another bile acids test. He thinks she may have a small liver shunt. Does anyone else have a pup with a liver shunt? and if so, could you offer me any advice? Thanks.

Buster Brown · 09-09-2011, 04:55 PM

I am sorry to hear she may have a small liver shunt. There are some wonderful people on YT who will be able to give you great advice. Wishing all the best for you and your baby.

aproctor · 09-09-2011, 06:12 PM

Here is a little information about liver shunts. Hope this helps.

Portosystemic Shunts FAQ

ladyjane · 09-09-2011, 06:34 PM

Did he mention MVD? Here is a link about it:

ACVS - Hepatic Microvascular Dysplasia or Portal Atresia

ladyjane · 09-09-2011, 06:39 PM

I also like this link about LS ..

Portosystemic shunts - liver shunts

aproctor · 09-10-2011, 12:47 PM

I know it can be very overwhelming but here is another link for some information I feel has been very helpful for me and my situation.

It sounds like your post numbers aren't high enough to indicate a surgical type of shunt but more likely MVD which can usually be controlled by a low protein diet and she can live just as long as dogs without it. You will have to be very careful what type of treats you give as well. I hope you get the answers you need.
It sounds like you have a good vet that will guide you as well and that is a very wonderful thing to have!!
Keep us informed.

http://secure.aahanet.org/eweb/image...R%20MALFOR.pdf

roxylove11 · 10-01-2011, 07:12 AM

Here's an update on Roxy - after switching her food to Hill's Prescription Diet l/d the vet recommended a 2nd bile acids test...those test results came back & her levels were within the NORMAL RANGE!!! (14.9)

so happy about that! So now I just continue feeding her the l/d and she should be perfectly fine! Also she went back to the animal hospital to get spayed yesterday and have some puppy teeth extracted...she is home and doing well (a little annoyed with the cone though) but so far so good

Patti · 10-01-2011, 07:48 AM

Great news.

Buster Brown · 10-06-2011, 02:40 PM

I am happy to hear that the food switch is helping Roxy. I am glad she is doing well after the surgery and extractions!

cindymevers · 10-20-2011, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roxylove11

So I spoke with the vet today and he said that the results of the bile acids test were elevated. Blood taken after she ate came back at 37 (when it should be under 15). The vet is having me switch her food now to Hill's Science Diet L/D and in about 2 weeks have her come back in for another bile acids test. He thinks she may have a small liver shunt. Does anyone else have a pup with a liver shunt? and if so, could you offer me any advice? Thanks.

My dog Lexie (3 years old) has a liver shunt. She can only eat Science Diet l/D and she is on Lactulose 3 mg once a day. I made the mistake of feeding her another dog food while we were traveling and she got sick. The food was too high in protein. So after staying a couple of days at the Vet and upping her Lactulose the Vet cautioned me that she only needs to eat the Science Diet LD. She also never gets anything else like table food, etc. She does occasionally get a piece of a cracker my Grandson drops on the floor but other than that only her food. She has done well with the meds and the food. The food can be expensive because other than the cans you can only order the huge bags. Sometimes I split it with another family and that helps the cost.

I know she probably won't live to be 10 or 12 years old but I am not going to focus on that. I am going to enjoy her every day I have her. She is a sweetie pie.

09-08-2011, 05:14 AM	#31
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	That is great that her tests are ok so far! Will keep her in my thoughts and prayers. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

09-08-2011, 08:41 AM	#32
roxylove11 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: VALLEY STREAM Posts: 26	She is home from the vet now, the vet said she did very well during the test & the results should be back by tomorrow morning. I brought in a stool sample as well & they are going to test it to make sure its normal (results also tomorrow). I am so pleased with this vet, I will never go anywhere else! Thank you all again for your thoughts & prayers! Roxy appreciates it! __________________ Love my little Roxy

09-08-2011, 12:12 PM	#33
Buster Brown Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toluca Lake, CA Posts: 5,491	I am praying for good test results for Roxy! Keeping her in our prayers and in our thoughts. __________________ CarolynBuster Brown "The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything."

09-09-2011, 04:12 PM	#34
roxylove11 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: VALLEY STREAM Posts: 26	So I spoke with the vet today and he said that the results of the bile acids test were elevated. Blood taken after she ate came back at 37 (when it should be under 15). The vet is having me switch her food now to Hill's Science Diet L/D and in about 2 weeks have her come back in for another bile acids test. He thinks she may have a small liver shunt. Does anyone else have a pup with a liver shunt? and if so, could you offer me any advice? Thanks. __________________ Love my little Roxy

09-09-2011, 04:55 PM	#35
Buster Brown Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toluca Lake, CA Posts: 5,491	I am sorry to hear she may have a small liver shunt. There are some wonderful people on YT who will be able to give you great advice. Wishing all the best for you and your baby. __________________ CarolynBuster Brown "The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything."

09-09-2011, 06:12 PM	#36
aproctor YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Alexandria, MN USA Posts: 388	Here is a little information about liver shunts. Hope this helps. Portosystemic Shunts FAQ __________________ Ann 's:Lucy and :Tubby

09-09-2011, 06:34 PM	#37
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	Did he mention MVD? Here is a link about it: ACVS - Hepatic Microvascular Dysplasia or Portal Atresia __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

09-09-2011, 06:39 PM	#38
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	I also like this link about LS .. Portosystemic shunts - liver shunts __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

09-10-2011, 12:47 PM	#39
aproctor YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Alexandria, MN USA Posts: 388	I know it can be very overwhelming but here is another link for some information I feel has been very helpful for me and my situation. It sounds like your post numbers aren't high enough to indicate a surgical type of shunt but more likely MVD which can usually be controlled by a low protein diet and she can live just as long as dogs without it. You will have to be very careful what type of treats you give as well. I hope you get the answers you need. It sounds like you have a good vet that will guide you as well and that is a very wonderful thing to have!! Keep us informed. http://secure.aahanet.org/eweb/image...R%20MALFOR.pdf __________________ Ann 's:Lucy and :Tubby

10-01-2011, 07:12 AM	#40
roxylove11 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: VALLEY STREAM Posts: 26	Here's an update on Roxy - after switching her food to Hill's Prescription Diet l/d the vet recommended a 2nd bile acids test...those test results came back & her levels were within the NORMAL RANGE!!! (14.9) so happy about that! So now I just continue feeding her the l/d and she should be perfectly fine! Also she went back to the animal hospital to get spayed yesterday and have some puppy teeth extracted...she is home and doing well (a little annoyed with the cone though) but so far so good __________________ Love my little Roxy

10-01-2011, 07:48 AM	#41
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Great news. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

10-06-2011, 02:40 PM	#42
Buster Brown Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toluca Lake, CA Posts: 5,491	I am happy to hear that the food switch is helping Roxy. I am glad she is doing well after the surgery and extractions! __________________ CarolynBuster Brown "The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything."