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Caesar Latham
 
Jul 19, 2021 at 15:02
• Louise
(Illinois)
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My crazy week!!!
Lat week was a very crazy week for me and my Mummy. My poor Mummy has been busy trying to find a new Vet for me. She has been very upset with how our previous Vet treated my brother Caesar and me. She had to fight with him and his partners to get care for my brother Caesar and me. Well she found a new one and she seems really nice. My mummy made an appointment for me last week and we went to meet. her. My Mummy told her she was very concerned about my liver function. She asked the Vet for labs and an ultrasound to check out my liver, kidneys, & bladder. The Vet agreed and my Mummy was right all my liver enzymes are elevated especially my ALK which is a whopping 1,994!!!! 200 is high normal!!! The Vet immediately made arrangements for a specialist to come and do an ultrasound on me. The ultrasound showed no tumors, some liver damage from liver cirrhosis. She put me on some medication for that and plans on evaluating me for possible Cushings. My Mummy & I are so happy it was not cancer. We miss Caesar so much and my Mummy has been so worried about me. Love Judah, and Angels Caesar & Murphy
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Presley
 
Jul 19, 2021 at 15:09
• Sandi
(Nebraska)
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Re: My crazy week!!!
Wow Judah you have had a very busy week. So glad your new find out what was wrong and can get you on the right track. So very happy that is wasn't cancer.
I am sure you do miss Caesar very much, it has been over two years since Robin has been gone and mom and I really miss hr a lot.
take care
sandi and presley, buster and robin at the bridge
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Riley
Jul 19, 2021 at 17:31
• allen
(New Jersey)
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Re: My crazy week!!!
Hope the meds work for you.
Good vets are hard to find ours just is out for the buck.
We will be looking for one soon.
Love Riley and Allen
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Deb, Emmie and Angel Kelsie
 
Jul 19, 2021 at 17:48
• Deborah
(Pennsylvania)
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Re: My crazy week!!!
Sending lots of prayers your way Judah. Sounds like your Mummy finally found a vet who cares. That makes a huge difference and we hope she can get you all straightened out with some meds.Take care and stay cool!Love, Deb, Emmie, and Angel Kelsie
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Katy’s mom - Kolby’s mom too
 
Jul 21, 2021 at 18:45
• Jennifer
(Minnesota)
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Re: My crazy week!!!
Hello :)
Katy’s ALK was that high for years. According to my vet it doesn’t necessarily mean there is a liver issue. Milk Thistle was given to Katy to make it go down and it did not. She was checked for Cushings and she did not have that. Did they see his gallbladder? Katy’s was sludgy - that could have been one of the reasons for her high numbers. They put her on meds for that and she felt better. Sounds like your new vet is on the right track.
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Caesar Latham
Jul 22, 2021 at 08:54
• Louise
(Illinois)
Post 6230
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Re: My crazy week!!!
You are absolutely right!!!! This is my fourth dog with this problem. Three Scottish Terriers and one Westie. My first Scottie Spencer lived to be 16 1/2 with it and died of old age. My second Scottie had elevated ALK and I lost him to liver cancer at the age of 11yrs. My precious Caesar's ALT & ALK shot up and was diagnosed with Copper Retention Syndrome. Because of the wonderful care he received from a outstanding Vet Internist he saved his life. I lost him to Transitional Cell Bladder Cancer at age of 14 1/2. I found that out after it was too late to treat it because of poor Vet care here in Florida & COVID. My Judah got the same terrible care. After I lost my Caesar & with COVID restrictions lifted in Florida I was able to do some research and find a new Vet here. All three of my dogs were put on supplements which contain Milk Thistle and sam E. All three of them were put on Ursodiol which deals with the sluggish gallbladder issue. That is what causes or contributes to the liver issues. All 3 were followed with ultrasounds. My Spencer also was diagnosed with atypical Cushings. Judah now is on the appropriate liver supplements (I started those on my own), and is on Ursodial. I feel like we are on the right tract. I will make sure he has follow up labs & ultrasounds. I miss the wonderful Internal medicine Vet I had in Illinois.
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Biba and Andrew
 
Jul 22, 2021 at 03:34
(United Kingdom)
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Re: My crazy week!!!
Hulloo Judah and Whooopee that yoo nots got cancer...that is worth the biggest smile of all time mummy says and your mummy must be sooo happy and we are sure the meds you are on will work well if yoo have cushings...Ellie could have had cushings but mummy says the evidence can sometimes be a bit inconclusive.....we lov yoo loads and send kissies to Caesar and Murphy and kissies and huggies to yoo and Mummy ...Lov Bibs Drew and Mummy xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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