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YorkieRose · 07-26-2007, 12:10 PM

I do not agree with the vet...the test levels are no where near liver shunt levels.
I think he has petite mal seizure disorder. If he is normal at other times, eats well, not skinny, no balance problems, lots of energy and plays..it is very doubtful he has a liver problem.
I would put him on a med for epilpsy and see if he has any more problems..best wishes

tpaxton23 · 07-26-2007, 12:23 PM

I think those numbers are too low also for MVD or liver shunt. My yorkie had a pre of 7 and a post of 67 and was also diagnosed at the University of Tennesse as MVD. They are terrific there.

Yorkieluv · 07-26-2007, 05:07 PM

It really sounds like your baby has something else that is causing the slightly elevated liver enzymes...They just don't sound that high to me. I'll pray for your sister's yorkie!!

sallen15 · 07-27-2007, 06:16 AM

Thanks. I talked again with my sister and she filled me in a little more the vet said that it is probably not his liver but wants her to take him to the specialist in town for more tests just to make sure. Because if he happens to need surgery, which they don't think he will, he'll be able to handle it better now then if it shows back up in a few years.

He's a pretty active dog and she has never said that he doesn't eat properly. He is about 10 pounds I think he looks healthy but he is a little skinnier he just has a very long torso/body. My mom calls him the weiner Yorkie. Haha.

YorkieRose · 07-27-2007, 06:32 AM

Of course, anyone must do what they feel is best for the dog, I respect the freedom of choice.
A 10 pound, active Yorkie does not have liver shunt and if your sister has the money to prove it, then I wish her all the best news and results.

diggy4 · 07-27-2007, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by YorkieRose

Of course, anyone must do what they feel is best for the dog, I respect the freedom of choice.
A 10 pound, active Yorkie does not have liver shunt and if your sister has the money to prove it, then I wish her all the best news and results.

I agree...when Diggy had seizures and i was told possible Liver Issue....I freaked out! Then before Bile Acid test, We figured out hypo becuase when he was seizing kayro bounced him right out of it and if it was liver, he would not have. I still went ahead with test and glad i did the results were great and I found out fast a lil peace of mind can go a looooong way! Good luck with Bogey and keep us posted!

07-26-2007, 12:10 PM	#16
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	tests I do not agree with the vet...the test levels are no where near liver shunt levels. I think he has petite mal seizure disorder. If he is normal at other times, eats well, not skinny, no balance problems, lots of energy and plays..it is very doubtful he has a liver problem. I would put him on a med for epilpsy and see if he has any more problems..best wishes

07-26-2007, 12:23 PM	#17
tpaxton23 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Flowery Branch, GA Posts: 867	I think those numbers are too low also for MVD or liver shunt. My yorkie had a pre of 7 and a post of 67 and was also diagnosed at the University of Tennesse as MVD. They are terrific there. __________________ Dylan's Dogster Diesel's Dogster Maddie's Dogster Jixer's Dogster

07-26-2007, 05:07 PM	#18
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	It really sounds like your baby has something else that is causing the slightly elevated liver enzymes...They just don't sound that high to me. I'll pray for your sister's yorkie!! __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

07-27-2007, 06:32 AM	#20
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	LS Of course, anyone must do what they feel is best for the dog, I respect the freedom of choice. A 10 pound, active Yorkie does not have liver shunt and if your sister has the money to prove it, then I wish her all the best news and results.

07-27-2007, 06:16 AM	#19
sallen15 YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: West Chester, OH Posts: 410	Thanks. I talked again with my sister and she filled me in a little more the vet said that it is probably not his liver but wants her to take him to the specialist in town for more tests just to make sure. Because if he happens to need surgery, which they don't think he will, he'll be able to handle it better now then if it shows back up in a few years. He's a pretty active dog and she has never said that he doesn't eat properly. He is about 10 pounds I think he looks healthy but he is a little skinnier he just has a very long torso/body. My mom calls him the weiner Yorkie. Haha.