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High Liver Enzymes ok, I am not sure how bad this is, but I took Tootie this morning to be neutered.... the vet just called, they cannot do it. I went ahead with the bloodwork before surgery and it shows his liver enzymes are a "little" high? Since I have never been through parenthood of a Yorkie, I am a little freaked. I asked specifically if it meant liver shunt, he said no, not necessarily but that he would treat him with antibiotics and see if it improves and retest him... has anyone ever had this? I just dont want to over-react but I want to be sure.. d:confused: |
No experience being a new yorkie mom as well. I just wanted to send you virtual puppy hug. Hope it all works out well. |
Sorry to hear he couldn't have surgery but it sounds like you vet is being very cautious which is a good thing. Liver enzymes can indicate a minor infection or problem. Since they are only slightly elevated it probably is something minor. I believe that the reason they to the liver and kidney tests before surgery is that it is an indication of how their body will react to anesthesia. You do not want to put an animal under if thesea re elevated. Keep us posted. |
It's probably just a little infection. I am sure everything will be ok. Glad that you are extra cautious. Sending good thoughts your way. |
Thak you so much for the encouragement! The vet was very encouraging, I am just so worried about him. He is such a great addition to our family! Thanks! Donna |
Being that your vet said they were only slightly elevated, I don't think I would be too concerned at this point. If they were high, he would have run additional tests. Keep any follow up appointments and I would probably have a blood test done with her yearly examinations to keep an eye on it. |
I wouldn't be real concerned either.....so many things can cause an increase in liver enzymes. But - because they were elevated (even a little) - your vet will check them again. One of my dogs was sick for a while and the medicines she was on caused an increase in her enzymes - which returned to normal quickly when she finished her medications. Carol Jean |
I hope the vet can find out why they are elevated and that he will be ok. Hugs coming your way:ghug: |
test Do you know that stress can effect the test also..many things can..best wishes |
Thanks a bunch ya'll.... he is feeling the same, great - and he LOVES the meds, tries to get more |
I wouldn't be concerned either. Something as simple as a high protein meal can cause the liver emzymes to be slightly elevated. :D |
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Scruffy had high Enzyme Levels in Liver Too! Was in the Hospital 2 times. I have always wondered if it was Dog Food. |
Oh NO Bizkit has an appointment friday to be neutered and he has a liver shunt ,but he is never sick from it and the vet told me monthes ago to wait and see if he gets sick. so i'm wondering now if they will even do it. i just went in and made the appointment. I guess they didnt check his records when the appointment was made. so i will call the vet tomorrow and tell them his medical background and see if they will still do it. thanks for this post |
You may want to consider having a Bile Acid Test just to be sure. Just for peace of mind. They could do it when they recheck his liver enzymes after the antibiotics. |
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Bile Acid Test I recommend bile acid testing pre and post on all yorkies to rule out mvd or liver shunt - if mvd then control with low protein diet - my dee dee had elevated liver enzymes and for over two years no vet recommended but my current vet and he said he has it done on all yorkies to see where they stand with their liver and because we would know before any medications given. |
Pancreatitis My dexter had severe pancreatitis and it was a lot of vomitting - no diarhea - was your pup vomitting if not then it was not pancreatitis:( the test for pancreatitis is CPLI blood work as amylase and lypase enzymes do not necessarily determine pancreatitis. If your baby had a mild case of it then low fat diet for pancreas and low protein for liver issues. Ultra sound testing on pancreas is not really full proof either so true test is cpli but my experience is severe vomitting and it does not sound like yours had this. Stay away from treats if your little one is having these kinds of signs now as if pancreatitis is severe enough like my dexter had they can die. We almost lost him at 2 and it cost us almost 10k over the past year with hospitalization and now he has inflammatory bowel disease as it was so severe it affected his small intestines. He had a plasma transfusion which saved him. |
I wanted to add that typically anything over 100 indicates liver shunt and anything above normal range but below 100 could indicate MVD...But there are exceptions to these generalizations....I know of someone whose yorkie had less than 100 post meal and her yorkie did in fact have a liver shunt. |
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Also mentioned WhipWorms. Just hope & Pray it doesn't happen again. It will be 2 wks Thursday since the last sickness. It happens exactly every 2 weeks 3 times in a row. |
what food are u feeding as dexter is on purina ha and that is working - it is a hydrolized diet - he has made it two months with no vomitting- potato based diet can be hard for ibd dogs to digest- if your baby is vomitting with no diarhea then small intestines and food is not digesting to the large intestine. |
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At the time he was on Chicken soup for the Puppy Lovers Soul. switched to Natural Balance Potatoe & Duck for lower protein & fat thinking it would help if it was Pancreatitis. Now Canidae Lamb & Rice (also low Protein & Fat) All of my Yorkies are on Canidae & will stay on it now. I am So Happy The Pet Store will be carrying it from now on. |
Take care, Tootie and look forward to good news from the vet. Nothing better than to have an excellent doctor on your winning team. |
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Hi Scruffy!!! You stay well for your mom, ya hear? |
Also wanted to say I'm sending a prayer that Tootie is fine...nothing wrong that a good dose of antibiotics won't take care of, and that he'll be able to be "fixed", neutered...soon as can be done safely... |
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He just started getting Innova last week too! We have been wanting Canidae for a long time. I actually had to order my 1st bag online. Shipping price was outrageous! Have you asked your Local Pet Store to try it out? I Did - if enough people request it - they will try it out. Good Luck! |
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