Bacca's Liver Tests...not good....

One more thought that hopefully would be fairly inexpensive? How about having them redo the bloodwork. At least the bile acid test. Since he is acting happy and healthy maybe it's as simple as someone didn't read the results correctly, contaminated the sample, or something is wrong with the calibration of the machine.
 
Barb, I 'm very sorry Bacca is still having liver problems. It is not uncommon to have liver disease and no syptoms unfortunately especially in the early stages of the disease. The lower protein diet is probably helping alot in keeping the signs down even though the values are not normal.

I have never seen thyroid meds cause bile acids increase. Can't say there isn't a weird reaction just never seen it. Bile acids usually indicates liver function, the liver is not reabsorbing them as it should. The reason is unknown without further tests. Could be a shunt or gall bladder disease, could be chronic active hepaitis or something else. With out further testing you can only treat for generic liver disfuntion which is a low protein diet +/- meds and other supportive treatments if and when signs occur. Testing for a specific disease may or may not open up more specific treatment options.

My Lab Jo had CAH, she was diagnosed at 9 yrs during routine bloodwork for a dental cleaning. The numbers got worse over the following years but she never showed any signs until she was 13yr and then it was weight loss and ascites. No change in appetite or energy until 2 days before she passed at 14. FInding out what type of liver disease she had helped us plan the best possible treatment for her to slow it down.

Hugs and prayers for you and Bacca.
 
Barb I'm sorry Bacca is having these issues I know how tough it is when a young dog is sick. Just curious would liver disease at a young age be hereditary?
That's what I have been wondering with Gypsy's issues also. My prayers are with you.
 
Oh Barb, I'm so sorry to hear that Bacca's test results are not good. I agree that perhaps a second test would be warranted. Just to ensure the results were not skewed in some way. I once had a blood test for which I was supposed to fast, but nobody told me that. I was diagnosed with Diabetes! When I realized, through online research, that I was supposed to fast I was tested again. No diabetes! Not implying this is what happened, but perhaps something wasn't right.

I'd definitely get a second opinion too. Good luck!
 
I don't have any advice for you Barb, but I just wanted to add my support and hugs. It is so unfair that he is so young to have this and I know you must be feeling really worried and upset.

I'll be thinking of you and hope some solution can be found for Bacca.
 
sorry to hear about Bacca- very frustrating trying to find out what problems are - maybe redoing the blood test would be a good first step. :(
 
Barb, I have no advice, just want to offer support. Hope you can get some answers soon. Thinking of you and Bacca.
 
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