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

Barb, I know that in humans liver is one of the most restorative organs, liver can grow back from small part of it and maintain its health. I understand there is reason why liver failure happened with Bacca but you might never figure it out. Fine needle biopsy is not difficult procedure if your vet does it- it is more like regular injection shot.
OTOH I have seen marvelous cleansing results from acupuncture in humans, when pieces of food digested days and days ago will show up in stool after acupuncture session. I do not know how it all comes financially but chronic problems like that are usually not well understood or treated by standard medicine.
You have used milk thistle which I love too. It is great stuff. Possibly change to sheer homeopathic treatment like that
http://www.dog-health-care-information.com/liver
and then recycle with milk thistle. Garlic and dandelion are also fine herbs to try for liver problems.
I would also remove all vaccinations and other chemicals like flea etc- most of the meds will be toxic for liver
 
Hi everyone

Because there is no immediate danger and because I have to travel out of town tomorrow for business, I've had to put this one on hold. My plan is to get a 2nd opinion on this. And perhaps another round of bloodwork. When I get back.

Of course, just because I'm about to travel, Bacca suddenly starts with a mysterious cough/hack today!!! Nothing that stops him from playing and eating, but nonetheless worrisome. I'm sure not related to his other issues, but my forever pup died with a tumour in his chest after he started to cough/hack.

Timing is everything. Isn't this perfect??????:no::cry:
 
I'm really sorry to hear about Bacca, Barb. You've been so vigilant and pro-active, though, and I'm hoping that a second opinion and whatever you come up via eastern and western approaches results in a long, symptom-free life.

Hope the hacking is gone tomorrow and that you can leave town and concentrate on what you need to do this week.

All the best.
 
What a mess!

So sorry Barb to hear that Bacca is having these issues yet again!! I basically echo what the others have said in that you have been wonderful with him, ever so vigilant, best possible medical care etc.

You and the docs will figure something out :wink2:
 
I had to travel on business this week so no update. That being said, we changed up Bacca's diet a little and suddenly he's more interested in food again!

I used to mix wet food (Merricks Turducken or Thanksgiving Day Diet) into his food and he would eventually eat it.

While I was gone, my son decided to throw straight kibble done...Bacca scarfed it up.

Since then we've gone to straight kibble for Bacca and weaning Indy off the Merrick's wet food as well.

Makes me wonder Bacca's tummy was telling him to lay off the Merricks because it was not good for his liver??????

Either way, he's going to be retested by another vet in about a month or so. Thought I would give the new diet a chance before I rushed into a second opinion.

Crossing fingers and paws!
 
Praying for Bacca here, as well. Happy to hear Bacca is more interested in food again. I agree with you to wait a month or so to be re-tested now that his diet has changed. Great idea your son had just giving him the straight dry kibble and Bacca taking to it! Please continue to keep us posted on how Bacca is doing.
 
Was thinking of Bacca and came to see if you had any updates. I'm hoping the food was it and it'll help his liver a bit. More fingers and paws crossed and thinking of you guys.
 
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