UPDATE: Roxy's Liver Levels - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

TLC · 08-22-2007, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Patti

I would see if there is another as qualified specialist they can recommend, if not try and think positive. Cali's internal meds specialist who doagnosed her MVD said that in her expereience Bile Acid post levels of 100 or less generally indicated MVD not an external shunt, and that is what Cali has and she is fine. I am like you I want to get my baby in as soon as possible. I will keep you all in my prayers.

Dr. Levitan is the only Dr. qualified to do the ultrasound at this Hospital. And I am kinda leaning towards waiting. I have heard so many good things about her.

There are 2 other Specialist Hospitals here on Long Island that I know of, but I just didn't care for them

I will call my Vet in the AM and ask him what he thinks I should do.

The way my Vet was talking and explaining things to me about Roxy was all about an external shunt. I asked him if these results showed a definate shunt. He said NO, only the ultrasound would show a shunt. I don't know what to pray for??? MVD or Shunt

Yorkieluv · 08-22-2007, 05:35 PM

Shunts are operable and repairable...MVD is managed through diet and supplements for the life of the dog. Generally, less than 100 usually points towards MVD and over 100 points more towards liver shunt, but there are ALWAYS exceptions. I know of dogs with under 100 who had liver shunt and dogs with over 300 with MVD.

TLC · 08-22-2007, 05:37 PM

I guess I will just pray that we continue to make them both healthy and happy (some how

)

I forgot to ask the Vet if I can continue to give Roxy her antihistamines - Does anyone know?

TLC · 08-22-2007, 05:38 PM

Does this mean they have the Doppler???

Outpatient Ultrasound Services Available:
Abdominal Ultrasounds and Cardiac Ultrasounds
Pericardiocentesis
Guided Aspirates and Biopsies
Color Flow Doppler Studies

yorkiemalt · 08-22-2007, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by TLC

Does this mean they have the Doppler???

Outpatient Ultrasound Services Available:
Abdominal Ultrasounds and Cardiac Ultrasounds
Pericardiocentesis
Guided Aspirates and Biopsies
Color Flow Doppler Studies

yes...most definitely.

kalina82 · 08-22-2007, 05:46 PM

Dr. Levitan sounds fabulous. Your lucky to have such great specialists near by to take care of your babies.

TLC · 08-22-2007, 05:54 PM

Oh Good! I just knew that they had to be up to date with all the technology!

I am excited about Dr. Levitan. I have read some many wonderful thing about her. She really cares about animals.

Yorkieluv · 08-22-2007, 06:04 PM

Yes

They do doppler!! That's great news. I'm not sure about the antihistamines...I know there are lots of meds that liver compromised dogs are not supposed to take. You might try asking in the liver group to see if anyone there has experience with that.

SophieRose · 08-22-2007, 06:22 PM

It sounds like you are receiving expert help via YT and vet care. I am clueless about the diagnosis, except to say "remember to breath deeply - inhale and exhale". Try to relax and you are wise to not feed Science Diet.

Good luck and will watch for an update. Warmly, Deborah

TLC · 08-22-2007, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SophieRose

It sounds like you are receiving expert help via YT and vet care. I am clueless about the diagnosis, except to say "remember to breath deeply - inhale and exhale". Try to relax and you are wise to not feed Science Diet.

Good luck and will watch for an update. Warmly, Deborah

Thanx sweety! I had the whole car ride to Vet to plan out my protest of Vet Pres. Food! My Vet is a good man though. I said I can't do it. He said ok, is it that you won't feed any premade food. I said, it's the By-Products that I can't stomach feeding. He said ok, and that I should then seek out one of those 'crazy drs.' I guess meaning Holistic

- I said I have some support groups already and I have a homemade food recipe from a nutritionist for liver compromised dogs. He said ok, and that "Hills" also has nutritionists that I can speak with and they can put something together (oh no thanx - hahahaha)

drawlins27 · 08-22-2007, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TLC

I guess I will just pray that we continue to make them both healthy and happy (some how

)

I forgot to ask the Vet if I can continue to give Roxy her antihistamines - Does anyone know?

I'm not sure what kind you give Roxy but when I found out that Lily had MVD, I asked Dr. Tobias if she could still take Benadryl and she said it wouldn't be a problem. Of course, that was after I had a definite diagnosis of MVD.

diggy4 · 08-22-2007, 07:08 PM

Praying for you & your fur butts! Good luck and dont blame yourself for the 3x surgery. You didnt know and she woke up for a reason, To be with her mommy where she belongs!!!

YorkieShadow · 08-22-2007, 07:18 PM

Keeping your baby's in my thoughts and prayers.I don't know anything about liver issues sorry.

SophieRose · 08-22-2007, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by diggy4

Praying for you & your fur butts! Good luck and dont blame yourself for the 3x surgery. You didnt know and she woke up for a reason, To be with her mommy where she belongs!!!

I second that!

saphire · 08-22-2007, 08:47 PM

I am going away for a few days, but I will be thinking of and praying for ALL your sick babies. Be strong mommies, there are so may good people here for you.

Hugs to all. Prayers coming...

08-22-2007, 05:35 PM	#17
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	Shunts are operable and repairable...MVD is managed through diet and supplements for the life of the dog. Generally, less than 100 usually points towards MVD and over 100 points more towards liver shunt, but there are ALWAYS exceptions. I know of dogs with under 100 who had liver shunt and dogs with over 300 with MVD. __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

08-22-2007, 05:37 PM	#18
TLC Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 7,247	I guess I will just pray that we continue to make them both healthy and happy (some how ) I forgot to ask the Vet if I can continue to give Roxy her antihistamines - Does anyone know? __________________ Adopt Donate Foster www.yorkie911rescue.com

08-22-2007, 05:38 PM	#19
TLC Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 7,247	Does this mean they have the Doppler??? Outpatient Ultrasound Services Available: Abdominal Ultrasounds and Cardiac Ultrasounds Pericardiocentesis Guided Aspirates and Biopsies Color Flow Doppler Studies __________________ Adopt Donate Foster www.yorkie911rescue.com

08-22-2007, 05:46 PM	#21
kalina82 Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: with my yorkie baby Posts: 10,141 Blog Entries: 1	Dr. Levitan sounds fabulous. Your lucky to have such great specialists near by to take care of your babies. __________________ Kellie and Morgan

08-22-2007, 05:54 PM	#22
TLC Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 7,247	Oh Good! I just knew that they had to be up to date with all the technology! I am excited about Dr. Levitan. I have read some many wonderful thing about her. She really cares about animals. __________________ Adopt Donate Foster www.yorkie911rescue.com

08-22-2007, 06:04 PM	#23
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	Yes They do doppler!! That's great news. I'm not sure about the antihistamines...I know there are lots of meds that liver compromised dogs are not supposed to take. You might try asking in the liver group to see if anyone there has experience with that. __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

08-22-2007, 06:22 PM	#24
SophieRose Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Petaluma Posts: 2,217	It sounds like you are receiving expert help via YT and vet care. I am clueless about the diagnosis, except to say "remember to breath deeply - inhale and exhale". Try to relax and you are wise to not feed Science Diet. Good luck and will watch for an update. Warmly, Deborah __________________ Peace and Light, Deborah My Sweet Sophie 1994-2007Welcome, Charlie Barley 4.14.07 & Sofia Bella 9.13.08 http://www.dogster.com/dogs/535291

08-22-2007, 07:08 PM	#27
diggy4 Bella Boo & Diggy Too! Donating GS Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 6,156 Blog Entries: 5	Praying for you & your fur butts! Good luck and dont blame yourself for the 3x surgery. You didnt know and she woke up for a reason, To be with her mommy where she belongs!!! __________________ ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN

08-22-2007, 07:18 PM	#28
YorkieShadow BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 9,999	Keeping your baby's in my thoughts and prayers.I don't know anything about liver issues sorry.

08-22-2007, 08:47 PM	#30
saphire Lil' CoCo, Lotta Coffee. Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Africa Posts: 3,115	I am going away for a few days, but I will be thinking of and praying for ALL your sick babies. Be strong mommies, there are so may good people here for you. Hugs to all. Prayers coming... __________________ Sheilagh CoffeeAbigail-Ceana. CoCoMurfee & Winston