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My dog has very high liver enzymes 224 alt and 1976 alkp. These are down from>2000 and 296 after denamarin twice a day. We are now adding ursodiol 1/2 250 mg pill twice a day. At 15 pounds this seems higher than the recommeded doses I have read. Your
Hello. The dose range for Ursodiol is 10-15 mg/kg every 12- 24 hours, depending on how severe the hepatobiliary disease is. This is equal to 68 - 102 mgs for a 15 pound dog. This medication has a wide range of safety, so 1/2 tablet will not be harmful to your pet. However, if Casper were to develop any adverse signs such as diarrhea, then the dose may need to be modified. Otherwise, do follow your veterinarians recommendation. Thanks for using Boop by Petco.
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I’m having difficult time making decision regarding 13 year old cat She has never had health issues Recently noticed weight loss Took her to vet did scans/ultrasound Found mass in gallbladder Did all her blood work etc everything came back neg & all
Without having examined Roxy myself, and without seeing her ultrasound images and lab results, it’s a bit tough to advise you. I will say that gall bladder surgery is considered quite a major procedure in cats and dogs, unlike in people where it borders on routine. I almost always try a medical approach first, usually ursidiol and perhaps and antibiotic chosen based on culture of the bile, and sometimes even steroid medications, in these guys, before recommending surgery. I hope your vet has given you some guidance regarding prognosis. I always refer patients for gall bladder surgery to a boarded surgeon, since it’s very delicate and can be quite challenging for someone who hasn’t done them often. I would advise that you reconnect with your vet and discuss the possibility of a brief trial - maybe 2 weeks - of medical management before surgery, to see if that might be a Workable compromise.
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My cat is jaundice, took him to the vet and they ran blood test. His liver levels are high and low. What medication can I get for his dr for this? He needs an ultrasound but I can’t afford that right now. So I’d like to start him on the liver meds.
There is a medication called Denamarin that provides general liver function support and can decrease inflammation in the liver. When families can't afford further testing, I often start this medication and recheck bloodwork values in a month to see if they are going up or down. It's still not a cheap medication, and you still need follow up exams and bloodwork but it's less than an ultrasound right off the bat. It also would cure anything, If Denamarin doesn't help, anti-inflammatories and antibiotics can be tired and blood work repeated. I'd talk through these options with your vet and see what they want to start with based on all the other information they have with her exam, etc. Wishing you the best of luck.
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I have a 14 1/2 year old male cat that had blod work last week. His vet said he has liver problems and put him on a prescription pill. This cat ,however has always had a problem with taking pills. It is almost impossible and very stressful for him
Hello, and thanks for using Boop by Petco. Unfortunately, Denamarin only comes in tablet form. You could try pill pockets, or potentially crush it and mix it with a bite of canned all-meat baby food. If that doesn't work, and you're really struggling to get the medication into him, I recommend reaching out to your vet. We understand that many cats are nearly impossible to get pills into! There are other liver support options, such as milk thistle, that can come in liquid form if you need a "plan B" option. It wouldn't be quite as good as Denamarin, but better than nothing! Hope this helps!
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My 13 y/o chubby male cat just had PU surgery 10 days ago but is still suffering from inflammation, urethral spasms, and unable to urinate on his own. They've had to put catheters in him 3 x's since his surgery. Prazosin is not working (he's been tak
It sound like you have a great vet! Some cats are very hard to manage. You may discuss with your vet using steroids or placing a catheter for several days in a row and placing Georgie on IV fluids. Cerenia is an anti-nausea medication that can help with some types of inflammation. Adequan can also be used in cats with bladder issues, though it may take several weeks to be effective.
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